Fig. 12.— For many years the pumice soils of Rotorua district gave much trouble because of mineral deficiency. Following intensive scientific investigations, terminating in the use of limonite and cobalt, this has been overcome. Area of farm, 150 acres; stock-carrying capacity, 350 breeding ewes, 30 dairy cows, and 10 head of young dairy stock.
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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 62, Issue 5, 15 May 1941, Page 328
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54Fig. 12.—For many years the pumice soils of Rotorua district gave much trouble because of mineral deficiency. Following intensive scientific investigations, terminating in the use of limonite and cobalt, this has been overcome. Area of farm, 150 acres; stock-carrying capacity, 350 breeding ewes, 30 dairy cows, and 10 head of young dairy stock. New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 62, Issue 5, 15 May 1941, Page 328
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