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The SWAN system

What is the SWAN system?

Effective nutrient cycling - cow

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The Woodlands Dairy sustainability soils lab

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The Woodlands Dairy soil lab analyses are used as soil sustainability indicators that form a part of the SWAN sustainable system.

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Soil life is energy

Soil life is energy

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Life contains energy, and all life requires energy to function. Energy is found, and needed, in various forms. In soil, the greatest source of energy is in the form of organic matter and carbon therein.

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Potential mineralisable nitrogen on a dairy farm in Tsitsikamma

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Here is an example of how improved soil life and good soil structure can unlock unavailable nitrogen into a form that is readily available for pasture uptake. You can possibly reduce your nitrogen fertiliser costs.

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