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Course content - Achieving crop nitrogen utilisation efficiency by: Matching nitrogen inputs with crop or plant requirements, Interaction of nitrogen with other nutrients, Carbon footprint of nitrogen fertilisers and the reduction of emissions of other associated N gases. Managing farm phosphorus: Matching phosphorus inputs with crop or plant requirements, Phosphorus in water , The concept of a Phosphorus Balance. Techniques for in-field nutrient management: The use of soil sampling techniques, GPS, remote sensing and precision farming for nutrient management. Integration of nutrient management decisions with environmental regulations and policies, including nutrient planning and record keeping: Implications of NVZs on nutrient management, compliance with “Nmax” and record keeping. Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) and farm security: The purpose and scope of FIAS and the importance of fertiliser security on farm.

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