COVER PAGE Soils and crops in Waikato, New Zealand Introduction (10) (70 words) (do last) Industry size, lists production system and location, states crop/pasture and livestock system that is directly relevant and complete. Concludes with report aims. Soil and Plants (20) (140 words) Description of Soil, climate, plant and on-farm workforce. Explain inputs and their … Continue reading “Soils and crops in Waikato | My Assignment Tutor”
COVER PAGE Soils and crops in Waikato, New Zealand Introduction (10) (70 words) (do last) Industry size, lists production system and location, states crop/pasture and livestock system that is directly relevant and complete. Concludes with report aims. Soil and Plants (20) (140 words) Description of Soil, climate, plant and on-farm workforce. Explain inputs and their costs, yield and its income value (use Planfarm???). Waikato’s main soils properties using NZ soil classification (NZSC) (Make sure to references the NZSC founders) PhysicalChemicalBiological(Bruntwood) Climate over 30 years AutumnWinterSpringSummerRainfallsTemperaturesHumidity We have 2 choices for this plant part: We can either choose one plant product feed source or report how this crop (e.g. forage pasture or harvested for hay/feed) is grown to produce that feed supply or Plant products used as feed and alternatives (see second table below) . (1) Soil conditions for Ryegrass/Maize growth (pick one of these crops). Table format and headings are from (Moore 2001) (Page 315). (Louise wanted this table). Soil ConditionsToleranceSoil water deficitWaterloggingSoil salinitySalinity and waterloggingAcidity: minimum pHCaAlkalinity: maximum pHwKey nutrient requirementsCompacted soilsRoot growth into clayey subsoilsSoil properties affecting germinationErosion risk Or… (2) Plant products used as feed and alternatives PlantNutritive valuePlant production costsExpected income from animal productsWaste disposal and environmental issuesMaizeryegrassPlant is weedcloverExcessive nitrate leaching On-farm workforce: family farm and cost of full time and casual labour. How many workers on average are hired? When are they hired? Inputs and their costs, yield and its income value InputsCosts ($NZD)Farm propertiesFull time labourCasual and seasonal labourMachineryMachinery repairs and maintenanceFuelSoil testHerbicidesFungicides (for crop and pasture)PesticidesFertilisersIrrigationGross Margin Profit of dairy productionProjected profit before tax Constraints (30) (210 words) Identify key constraints, and gap(s) in knowledge regarding the production system (or components) Bio-physical constraints (e.g., climate, water, soil properties, pests/weeds/diseases, etc.) to the agricultural system; description is justified and complete. Outstanding explanation of magnitude or likely order of importance of the constraints provided. Production system constraints for the crop/pastures ConstraintsDescriptionsImportance of constraintsClimateMaritime climateEarthquake. Flooding? Fire?WaterSoilWeedsPestsCoyotes? Wild boars?Diseases ComponentsKnowledge gapssoilclimateplantclimatewaterpests/weeds/diseasessoil propertieson-farm workforce Current Research (15) (110 words) ResearchRecommendationClimateDetail weather monitoring like BOM?Natural disasters: Earthquake. floodingWaterReduction of nitrate leaching pollution into Waikato’s riversSoilWeedsHarrington seed destructor to grind up weed seeds (Walsh et al. 2012). It has 99% efficacy against broadleaves?PestsDiseasesProductionMechanical milking Conclusions (5) (35 words) 15 words heading 580 words. Group members’ contributions to tables’ contents. BenCarolGeideHarsimratMaddie References Moore GA, 2001. Soilguide (Soil guide) : a handbook for understanding and managing agricultural soils. Western Australia, Perth. . Bulletin 4343: 381. Walsh MJ, Harrington RB, Powles SB (2012) Harrington seed destructor: a new nonchemical weed control tool for global grain crops. Crop Science 52, 1343. doi:10.2135/cropsci2011.11.0608
