March 18, 2024
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Reductive dissolution of phosphorus associated with iron oxides during saturation in an agricultural soil profile
In soils with a fragipan or poor permeability, water may remain in a soil profile long enough to make it anoxic and reductive. The reductive…
Regenerative principles applied in New Zealand
This report summarises and describes 11 principles drawn from multiple focus groups with NZ farmers and growers. Some principles are focused on encouraging farm practices…
Impacts of grazing on ground cover, soil physical properties and soil loss via surface erosion: A novel geospatial modelling approach
Agricultural expansion and overgrazing are globally recognized as key contributors to accelerated soil degradation and surface erosion, with direct consequences for land productivity, and environmental…
The Matrix of Drivers: 2019 Update
This 2019 report identifies key trends and challenges with potential to impact land use in New Zealand, prioritised by primary sector leaders, with open access…
Viewpoint: Act local, effect global: Integrating farm plans to solve water quality and climate change problems
Local farm plans can be used to minimise the effect of food production on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions but must be integrated with…
Nitrogen loads to New Zealand aquatic receiving environments: Comparison with regulatory criteria
There is concern about the deteriorating nutrient status of aquatic receiving environments in New Zealand. We estimated the amount by which current nitrogen (N) concentrations…
Orchard soil characterisation
This study aimed to explore the role of different soil properties in relation to avocado orchard yield. Data from this study will also be incorporated…
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