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THE MANURE HEAP 



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Storage of Dung. 



It is not always possible to apply the manure straight away, 

 and then it has to be stored. This is one of the most important 

 operations on the farm, and one that shows up the quality of the 

 farmer almost more than any other. 



w 



W 



1 



Completely 

 exposed to 

 all weather 



Partly 

 sheltered 



Completely 

 sheltered 

 from rain 



Completely 



sheltered from 



rain and well 



compacted 



(Rothamsted.) 



Fig. 5. Loss of nitrogen from manure heaps. 



There are two general rules: 



1. The heap must be as much sheltered as possible from wind 

 and rain. 



