Trace element problems in the Wairarapa
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to outline briefly the problems
involving trace elements and to locate broadly the areas concerned
within the district. Several major elements will also be
discussed.
The problems appear to have two major effects and will be
discussed in two sections: (1) Pasture development and production,
and (2) Animal health.
The Wairarapa district contains approximately 1 1/2 million
acres of which 85% is hill country. Much of this area is steep
and cannot be cultivated. Thus, by necessity, development of
much of this district will be by aerial oversowing of clovers,
topdressing and the positive use of stock. Measurement of success
will be by eye appraisal of pastures, combined with the
more factual information yielded by actual area stock carrying
capacities and stock performance levels.... [Show full abstract]
Keywords
trace elements; soil; Wairarapa; pasture developmentFields of Research
0703 Crop and Pasture ProductionDate
1969Type
Conference Contribution - Published (Conference Paper)Collections
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