Soil investigation


by P. J. Tonkin

When a mysterious sickness caused the death of sheep and cattle in the central North Island, farmers were worried. But soil analysis revealed the cause – a lack of cobalt in soil derived from volcanic ash. The secrets of the soil have been unlocked by surveys, crucial for realising the potential of the land.

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Main image: Students examine a soil profile

Students examine a soil profile


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