<P> Farmers can develop and implement nutrient management plans to mitigate impacts on water quality by: </P> <Ul> <Li> mapping and documenting fields, crop types, soil types, water bodies </Li> <Li> developing realistic crop yield projections </Li> <Li> conducting soil tests and nutrient analyses of manures and / or sludges applied </Li> <Li> identifying other significant nutrient sources (e.g., irrigation water) </Li> <Li> evaluating significant field features such as highly erodible soils, subsurface drains, and shallow aquifers </Li> <Li> applying fertilizers, manures, and / or sludges based on realistic yield goals and using precision agriculture techniques . </Li> </Ul> <Li> mapping and documenting fields, crop types, soil types, water bodies </Li> <Li> developing realistic crop yield projections </Li>

Where is a common place where the agricultural waste is in the form of a liquid slurry