Soil studies to help agriculture

Increase yields and minimize environmental damage through the development of detailed soil mapping.

In New Zealand , a unit of Lincoln University began to make studies of the soil that produce detailed maps, for it to be use by farmers.

The implementation of this program concerns currently 9 farms. Scientists and students spend several days on site to conduct surveys to 1.5 m deep. Then the data is aggregated and analyzed to develop a detailed and accurate map of soil type on the entire extent of the holding concerned .These cards will allow each farmer to adjust practices to the specific soil of his property. With some financial and environmental gains on the long-term .

source :  scoop co nz