New to nutrient management - updated 2019

Tried & Tested ‘New to Nutrient Management Guide’ was revised in May 2019 by the Professional Nutrient Management Group (PNMG).

The handy guide aims to provide a quick and easy to understand introduction to nutrient management planning. The A5 fold out leaflet explains the principles behind planning your applications in 4 easy steps and helps signpost users on to where they can find further information.

How to get your free copy

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Bulk and single copy orders are welcome, with free postage and packing by clicking one of the options below

  • Order a printed copy to be sent in the post by sending an email or by leaving a voicemail message on 024 7685 8896. Please provide a postal address and the number of copies required when ordering.
  • Download a PDF version by clicking here.
  • Alternatively, you can request a Tried & Tested USB memory stick which contains all our resources in a digital format. You can find them by clicking here

Aimed at farmers and advisers, this brief guide will

  • Briefly explain what a nutrient management plan aims to do
  • Simply explain the principal of nutrient management
  • Help direct you in how to create a plan and where to find tools based on preference (pen and paper or computer)
  • Show you four basic questions that need to be understood and answered when creating your plan and a brief introduction in using the AHDB's Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)
  • Help you understand what you can gain from using organic manures
  • Explain how to calculate fertiliser required

This booklet is the perfect introduction to the Tried & Tested nutrient management planning toolkit consisting of:


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