How to decide on buying or selling manure

As livestock farms become larger, there will be more situations where it is better for farmers to sell the manure to a neighbour than to spread it on their own farm. The challenge is deciding on a fair value

by KEITH REID

Many livestock farmers recognize the advantages of adding manure to their cropping programs. The savings in fertilizer costs and the potential for improved yields from adding organic matter can easily add up to a hundred dollars or more per acre.

Better Farming - May 2012