Soil moisture
28 February 2007
Soil moisture
Soil moisture deficit reduced in some areas
Moisture deficits in Northland and the southern North Island were lower at the end of January in comparison to the beginning of the month. There was some relief for dry soils in Nelson, mid Canterbury, south Canterbury, North Otago, and parts of Southland. Soil moisture availability in the pasture root zone was generally better than at the end of January last year, particularly in the North Island.