PLANET ‘Industry Standard’ Nutrient Management software

AGRICULTURE & RURAL ADVICE NEWS

04 February 2010 • Brian Chambers

PLANET has been developed by ADAS for the routine field-level planning and recording of fertiliser and manure use based on “RB209 Fertiliser Recommendations”, and as a compliance tool for the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone regulations. First released in 2005, version 3 is now being developed, which will also cover Scotland.

Given recent large rises in fertiliser prices and increasing environmental legislation, accurate nutrient management planning has never been more important.

To access more information and to download the PLANET software, please click the link below:

http://www.planet4farmers.co.uk/welcome/index.html

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