Factors influencing fertiliser and lime decisions on South Island high- and hill-country farms
Abstract
Highlights • Fertiliser and lime decisions by high-and hill-country farmers directly impact on their farm performance, but the factors influencing these decisions are not well understood. • Factors influencing South Island high- and hill-country farmers’ fertiliser and lime decisions are a complex matrix of both biophysical and socioeconomic components, such as costs, location, soil conditions and public perception. • Factors influencing these farmers’ fertiliser and lime decisions reflect the complex farm systems and the wider socio-economic environment that they operate within. A greater empathy between the farming and non-farming communities will help alleviate some of the challenges faced by these farmers.... [Show full abstract]
Keywords
fertiliser and lime decisions; high- and hill-country farmers; regulatory environment; sustainabilityFields of Research
07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences; 070108 Sustainable Agricultural Development; 0703 Crop and Pasture Production; 079902 Fertilisers and Agrochemicals (incl. Application)Date
2020-09-09Type
Journal ArticleCollections
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