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Brochure about manure management
An overview including facts and figures of the Dutch approach to the sustainable and productive use of manure in a bio-based food system, produced by Wageningen Livestock Research.
The Netherlands has a long history in livestock production and Dutch livestock products are exported all over the world. Manure is a valuable by-product of the livestock sector, providing nutrients to plants, organic matter to soil and forming an essential element in the cycle of life. Improvements in the use of manure are therefore a vital factor in the drive to feed the world by producing more with less.
Brochure for policymakers
Based on its high livestock density, the Netherlands has developed effective mechanisms for the environmentally sound handling and distribution of manure. Environmental quality is guaranteed by strict standards for the use of animal manure and artificial fertilisers. Furthermore, the sector is exploring methods of refining manure to produce novel products that contribute to a bio-based economy and a resource-efficient Europe. All of this knowledge is compiled in a brochure, developed by Wageningen researchers and financed by the Dutch government.