Sediment, nutrient and herbicide runoff from cane farming practices in the Mackay Whitsunday region: a field-based rainfall simulation study of management practices

This report outlines the results and main findings of a water quality study of runoff from selected cane farming management practices in the Mackay Whitsunday region, and is a supporting document of the regional Water Quality Improvement plan. The study consisted of both rainfall simulation plot-scale and flumed paddock-scale water quality monitoring trials.

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Date published:
1 June 2008

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