Nitrogen and phosphorus transfers in a crop-livestock system in West Africa

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Abstract

Investigates Nitrogen and Phosphorus transfers in a crop - livestock system in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Estimates N and P removed from cropland during crop residue grazing and returned to the land through manure, and the contribution crop residues make to cattle diet during the dry season.

Citation

Agricultural Systems;25(4): 261-277

Authors

  • Powell, J.M.
  • Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.

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