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Evidence for the leaching of dissolved organic phosphorus to depth

Phosphorus (P) can leach from topsoil in inorganic and organic forms. While some evidence has shown inorganic P (orthophosphate) can leach to depth in some…
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The effect of soil moisture extremes on the pathways and forms of phosphorus lost in runoff from two contrasting soil types

Soil moisture and Olsen P concentrations play an important role in phosphorus (P) losses in runoff. Our hypotheses were as follows: (1) rainfall applied to…
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When experts disagree: The need to rethink indicator selection for assessing sustainability of agriculture

Sustainability indicators are well recognized for their potential to assess and monitor sustainable development of agricultural systems. A large number of indicators are proposed in…
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Towards developing Aotearoa value chains – flyer

One of the most interesting findings from the Rewarding Sustainable Practices research programme was the importance of sets of shared values across the value chain.…
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National contaminant mapping of soil losses from surficial erosion: an analysis of livestock grazing pressures on soil losses across NZ

For the first time, a national-scale soil loss model of New Zealand has captured both inherent landuse properties, alongside high-resolution calculations of livestock grazing densities…
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Editable diagrams and icons

This editable PowerPoint pack of diagrams and Te Taiao focused icons was originally created for Our Land and Water researchers but can be used by…
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Wai 262 opportunities for National Science Challenges – webinar

Te Pae Kahurangi, the government’s 2020 CRI review, has signalled changes ahead. While the future of National Science Challenges is unclear, there is still much…
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The Value Project

The Value Project website explores how Aotearoa New Zealand can generate greater returns from sustainable production.The website captures case studies, videos and researcher insights from…
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Powhiri: An indigenous example of collaboration from New Zealand

New Zealand co-conference to International Transdisciplinarity Conference, Germany.
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