Implications for dry matter production and nitrogen management as soils develop following 'humping and hollowing' on the West Coast

A.J. Horrocks; S.M. Thomas; C.S. Tregurtha; M.H. Beare; E.D. Meenken

doi:10.33584/jnzg.2010.72.2830

Implications for dry matter production and nitrogen management as soils develop following 'humping and hollowing' on the West Coast

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A.J. Horrocks
S.M. Thomas
C.S. Tregurtha
M.H. Beare
E.D. Meenken

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https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.2010.72.2830

Abstract

Humping and hollowing of wet and infertile soils on the West Coast is a practice used to improve drainage and pasture dry matter production (DMP).

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2010-01-01

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Volume 72, 2010, Lincoln

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