Dairy Nutrient Management Plan (DNMP)

Nutrient management is the practice of utilizing your on farm nutrients (manure) in a way that maximizes forage and crop growth, protects natural resources (soil, water, and air), and increases the efficiency and productivity of your farm. Manure should not be viewed as waste product, but rather as a valuable nutrient asset that when used responsibly, can increase the tilth and productivity of your soil, maximize crop and forage growth, and reduce the import of chemical fertilizer onto your farm.

For information unique to your farm, please see your on-site Dairy Nutrient Management Plan. The information presented here is the general guidance, tools, and references contained in all DNMP's across WA. This includes:

• Calibration of Manure Equipment

• Emergency Protocols

• Facility and Storage Maintenance

• Feed Management

• Land and Vegetation Management

• Nutrient Management

• Manure Transfer

• Mortality Management

• Nutrient Testing and Field Sampling

• Recordkeeping