Decision Support Systems for the use of

Nitrogen in Intensive Pasture Systems
Data from a completed project funded by DPI and the Dairy Research & Development Corporation

Lookup Tables - providing likely responses to nitrogen for the following regions of Victoria:

These tables have been compiled based on numerous research projects in each region. Specific values in the tables are a guide only and would need to be adjusted depending on the rainfall and temperature of the specific season.

Software Decision Support

• Try the Web-Based "Likely pasture responses from applications of NITROGEN" by Geoff Thomas, Target 10
• To download an MS Excel version of this try NDSS6.2.xls (last update 27 March 2000)

Booklets:

• Guidelines for the use of Nitrogen fertiliser
  • Western Victoria - to be completed by July 2000. Available on this Web site
  • Gippsland - Available on this Web site
  • Northern Irrigation - Printed and available from Geoff Mundy
• Brochures and booklets - Available on this web site

Profile

Two workshops have been held to profile the Nitrogen Decision Support System (NDSS). Both workshop included representatives of the farming community, fertiliser companies, private consultants, Target 10 (dairy extension services), dairy company consultants, research and education. The workshop reports are available on this site. The products developed above are based on the outcomes these Workshops.

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