The causes of soil acidity (Acid Soil Action Leaflet No. 5)
This publication explains the effect of agricultural activities on the rate of soil acidification. It describes the four main causes of acidification which are:
The effects of the following three agricultural production systems on soil acidification rate are also described:
- removal of product from the farm or paddock
- leaching of nitrogen below the plant root zone
- inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilisers
- build up in organic matter
The effects of the following three agricultural production systems on soil acidification rate are also described:
- cropping
- grazing
- horticulture
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