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LegLINK - Introduction

Aims. To improve N use efficiency in UK arable systems. To create a legume based mixture (LBM) that can have significantly improved resilience in fertility building and N release dynamics compared to the traditional grass/clover mixtures . Background. Nitrogen losses after ploughing in the ley Greenhouse gas emissions (Nitrous oxide)

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LegLINK - Introduction

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    1. LegLINK - Introduction 8th June 2010, Whitehall Farm Wimpole home farmWimpole home farm

    2. Aims Wimpole home farmWimpole home farm

    3. Project overview Wimpole home farmWimpole home farm

    4. Trial species Wimpole home farmWimpole home farm

    17. The ASM is being grown on 35 farms across the UK. Each farm is growing 0.5ha of the inocculated ASM, and this is being grown alongside the farmers own choice of ley in order to compare the ASM against an industry standard ley.The ASM is being grown on 35 farms across the UK. Each farm is growing 0.5ha of the inocculated ASM, and this is being grown alongside the farmers own choice of ley in order to compare the ASM against an industry standard ley.

    18. Which species are winners, which are losers?

    20. East west gradient North south gradient Elevation Topography (inclination) Soil type - Organic Matter, pH, K, P, Mg Management practice

    24. FBC-LINK model:

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