Animal Grazing causes Soil Acidification

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==Arguments==
*Soil acidity occurs naturally in higher rainfall areas and can vary according to geology, clay mineralogy, soil texture and buffering capacity. 
*Agricultural production also increases acidity through unbalanced nitrogen cycling (excessive use of nitrogen fertilisers and nitrogen leaching) and the continued removal of alkaline plant/animal materials (grain, hay, wool, meat). 
*Lamb/Wool Production and Hay Production for livestock are the heaviest contributors to soil acidification.
==Objections==
Nil
==References for the Arguments==
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfa.nsf/FID/-2F964A883267D7FE4A256B42001A1895?OpenDocument
==References for the Objections==
==Examples and Anecdotes==
==External links==
Category:Environment
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