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Literature survey of nitrogen and phosphorus loss from land to water in the Waikato region

TR 2011/19
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Report: TR 2011/19
Author:Geoff Mercer, Stewart Ledgard, Ian Power (Agresearch)

Abstract

This report provides a summary of published literature on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) losses from land to water that was carried out in theWaikato region or of relevance to it. It was based on a literature search of science publication databases, selected publications not available to web searches and AgResearch reports. An end-note library of references is provided with the report. In addition, a summary is provided of relevant on-going research projects and programmes such as from the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI), MAF Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF), University of Waikato and PhD studies.

Literature survey of nitrogen and phosphorus loss from land to water in the Waikato region. [PDF, 457 KB]

Contents
1 Executive summary 1
2 Introduction 3
3 Methods 4
3.1 Published Research 4
3.2 Ongoing Research 5
4 Existing Research Knowledge Relevant to the Waikato Region 6
4.1 Sources and Pathways 6
4.2 Effluent Management 7
4.3 Retired Areas 7
4.4 Fertiliser Management 8
4.5 Inhibitors 9
4.6 Animal Related Issues 9
4.7 Land Management 10
4.8 Cropping and Feeds 11
5 Research at Whatawhata 13
6 Ongoing Research of Relevance in the Waikato Region 15
7 Gaps in Knowledge and Research 17
8 General recommendations for future research 19
8.1 Phosphorus 19
8.2 Nitrogen 19
8.3 Phosphorus, nitrogen and systems research 19
9 Appendices 20