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The impacts of nitrogen fertilisation and increased stocking rate on pasture yield, soil physical condition and nutrient losses in drainage from a cattle‐grazed pasture

R. M. Monaghan AgResearch, Invermay Agricultural Centre, Private Bag 50 034, Mosgiel, New Zealand
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R. J. Paton AgResearch, Invermay Agricultural Centre, Private Bag 50 034, Mosgiel, New Zealand
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L. C. Smith AgResearch, Woodlands Research Station, RD 1 Invercargill, New Zealand
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J. J. Drewry AgResearch, Invermay Agricultural Centre, Private Bag 50 034, Mosgiel, New Zealand; Integrated Catchment Assessment and Management Centre, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 0200, Australia
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R. P. Littlejohn AgResearch, Invermay Agricultural Centre, Private Bag 50 034, Mosgiel, New Zealand
Pages 227-240 | Received 08 Jul 2004, Accepted 07 Apr 2005, Published online: 17 Mar 2010

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