Nutrient management plan - updated 2019

Tried & Tested aims to assist farmers and their advisers to improve whole farm nutrient management in an environmentally friendly, cost effective and practical way.

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 clicking here to send 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 revised practical tool in booklet form provides:

  • A season by season, step by step guide to creating annual field and farm nutrient plans.
  • Planning forms for both farm and field that can be photocopied and easily completed from the booklet, or printed and completed from the book on the USB stick.
  • Recording forms for the application of fertilisers on each field so that you can compare planned applications with your actual fertiliser application.
  • A handy nutrient management glossary of terms at the back of the booklet
  • Planning and recording sheets for the application of organic manures

If you are in an NVZ this booklet helps to maintain records for cross compliance purposes.

Changes include:

  • Reflect changes in NVZ guidelines.
  • Indications where greenhouse gas emissions can be mitigated.
  • Web links and contact details of our supporters and partners have been updated.

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