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|  | | Soil ManagementGood soil condition and fertility are basic to sustainable agriculture. An ideal soil should be well drained, have a deep rooting zone, be easily penetrated by air, water, and roots, have a good water-holding capacity, have a balanced nutrient supply, and resist erosion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Soil Erosion Information on the extent, types, and control of soil erosion in Tasmania. |
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| Soil Sampling The correct procedure for collecting soil samples to ensure consistent & reliable results. |
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| Soil Structure Information on cropping soils, deep ripping, drainage and Kraznozem topsoil structure. |
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| Irrigation More careful use of water is necessary to ensure optimum use of the available water supplies. |
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| Land Drainage Drains are constructed and are important for carrying excess water off agricultural land. |
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| Soil Organic Matter Organic matter is widely regarded as a vital component of a healthy soil. It is an important part of soil's physical, chemical and biological fertilit... |
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| Soil pH & Liming Soil pH affects the solubility of minerals or nutrients essential for plant growth. |
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| Soil Publications Recommended best practice guides for a range of soil management issues to sustain crop & pasture production & maintain soil in good condition. |
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| Stubble Management Stubble management options include burning, physically removing stubble, or retaining it in the paddock. |
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 |  Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/ThemeNodes/EKOE-4ZG66F?open - was last published on 14 July 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to LandManagement Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6336 5402. Please read our disclaimer and copyright statements governing the information we provide on this site. A text version of this page is also available. | |
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