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Factors influencing fertiliser and lime decisions on South Island high- and hill-country farms

Lucock, Xiaomeng
Moir, James
Date
2020-09-09
Type
Journal Article
Fields of Research
ANZSRC::07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences , ANZSRC::070108 Sustainable Agricultural Development , ANZSRC::0703 Crop and Pasture Production , ANZSRC::079902 Fertilisers and Agrochemicals (incl. Application)
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.
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