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Table 34: Perceived impact of organic manure use on the different types of survey farms.

(Percent farmers responding)

 

Perceived impact

Impact indicator

Least

Somewhat

Most

 

important

important

important

All Farms      
A- Increase pasture productivity

8.5

36.6

54.9

B. Dairy shed effluent disposal

69.0

31.0

-

C. Increase organic matter in soil

15.5

22.5

62.0

D. Reduce use of fertiliser

32.4

39.4

28.2

Dairy Farms (n=21)      
A. Increase pasture productivity

14.3

38.1

47.6

B. Dairy shed effluent disposal

19.1

80.9

-

C. Increase organic matter in soil

23.8

28.6

47.6

D. Reduce use of fertiliser

52.4

38.1

9.5
Sheep, beef, deer farms      
larger units > 500 su (n=13)      
A. Increase pasture productivity

7.7

30.8

61.5

B. Dairy shed effluent disposal

92.3

7.7

-

C. Increase organic matter in soil

7.7

15.4

76.9

D. Reduce use of fertiliser

7.7

69.2

23.1

Sheep, beef, deer farms      
smaller units 50-500 su (n=18)      
A. Increase pasture productivity

-

33.3

66.7

B. Dairy shed effluent disposal

94.4

5.6

-

C. Increase organic matter in soil

11.1

22.2

66.7

D. Reduce use of fertiliser

44.5

22.2

33.3

Hobby farmers (n=19)      
A. Increase pasture productivity

10.5

42.1

47.4

B. Dairy shed effluent disposal

84.2

15.8

-

C. Increase organic matter in soil

15.8

20.0

63.2

D. Reduce use of fertiliser

15.8

36.8

47.4

Source: ADOPTECH Survey 1996.
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