Principles, installations and maintenance
Drainage may be needed to reduce vulnerability to compression, slaking and compaction Light-textured soils: These soils are highly permeable but drainage may be required to provide water table control in low-lying areas Springs: Drains are used to intercept springs before they reach the surface; this helps prevent erosion,
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Principles of soil management - .NET Framework
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projectblue.blob.core.windows.net2. Understand if the field is within a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) and check the rules for application rates and timing for organic materials and fertilisers. 3. Assess soil structure. 4. Ensure drainage systems are maintained and functioning correctly. 5. Calibrate the fertiliser spreader. 6.
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