Effects of fertiliser N and slurry on nitrate leaching – lysimeter studies on 5 soils

Authors

  • Michael Ryan Teagasc
  • Aidan Fanning Teagasc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1996.405

Abstract

The results of a two-year lysimeter investigation into the effects of fertiliser nitrogen (N) combined with pig or cattle slurry applied in winter or early spring on nitrate (NO3-N) leaching are presented. Soil type, fertiliser N and a combination of fertiliser plus slurry N affected concentrations of NO3-N in the drainage water. Peak concentrations were recorded usually in the December-February period. In the drainage water the maximum admissible concentration (MAC) of NO33-N for drinking water was breached to the greatest degree by pig slurry (Year 2) applied in November (117 kg per hectare) combined with fertiliser N (300 kg per hectare).

Author Biographies

Michael Ryan, Teagasc

Johnstown Castle Research & Development Centre. Wexford

Aidan Fanning, Teagasc

Johnstown Castle Research & Development Centre. Wexford

Published

2015-01-14

How to Cite

Ryan, M., & Fanning, A. (2015). Effects of fertiliser N and slurry on nitrate leaching – lysimeter studies on 5 soils. Irish Geography, 29(2), 126–136. https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1996.405

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