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This dataset was first added to MfE Data Service on 29 Sep 2015.
Nitrogen leached from soil, total, 1990-2012
New Zealand's Environment Reporting Series: The Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It occurs naturally in the environment but is added in agricultural processes (typically as fertiliser) to boost production. Although much of the applied nitrogen is taken up by plants, livestock waste returns a considerable amount to the soil. Nitrate formed from this waste easily drains (leaches) from the soil before plants can absorb it, and it can enter waterways, potentially harming ecosystems.
This dataset relates to the "Trends in nitrogen leaching from agricultural activities" measure on the Environmental Indicators, Te taiao Aotearoa website.
Ministry for the Environment
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National, 1990-2012
https://data.mfe.govt.nz/table/52530-nitrogen-leached-from-soil-total-1990-2012/
Dataset
eng-nz
nutrients, agricultural activity