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GRAZING LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| VITI LEVU | 1st Class Grazing Land very few limitations | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees Soil: Fertile | $800 | 1 Adult beast to 1–1.5 hectares | I + II |
| 2nd Class Grazing land Moderate limitations | Contour: Moderate Slopes (8–15) degrees Soil: Reasonably fertile | $500 | 1 Adult beast to 1.5–2.5 hectares | III + IV | |
| 3rd Class Grazing land severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20) degrees Soil: poor | $300 | 1 Adult beast to 2.5–3.5 hectares | V | |
| Marginal Very severe limitations | Contour: Very steep and broken (21 degrees +) Soil: Very poor, (talasiga) | $100 | 1 Adult beast to 3.5 hectares and over | VI |
GRAZING LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| VANUA LEVU | 1st Class Grazing land Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees | Soil: Fertile | $750 | 1 Adult beast to 1–1.5 hectares | I-II |
| 2nd Class Grazing land severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20) degrees Soil: Poor | $450 | 1 Adult beast to 2.5–3.5 hectares | III + IV | |
| 3rd Class Grazing land Severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20) degrees Soil: Poor | $200 | 1 Adult beast to 2.5–3.5 hectares | V | |
| Marginal Very severe limitations | Contour: Very steep and broken (21 degrees +) Soil: Very poor, (talasiga) | $75 | 1 Adult beast to 3.5 hectares and over. | VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
DAIRY LANDS
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (a) SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–3) degrees | Soil: Fertile, deep well drained and well suited for the establishment of pasture | $2,200 | 1 Milking Cow to 0.5 hectare or 100 kg of butter fat per hectare. | I |
| Provinces: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri Serua | 2nd Class Moderate limitations | Contour: Flat to gentle slopes (4–11) degrees Soil: Reasonably fertile but artificial fertiliser is required for good pasture. Poor natural drainage | $1,100 | 1 Milking cow to 0.75 hectare or 75kg of butter fat per hectare | II + III |
| Localities: Korovou Sawakasa Rewa Vunidawa Navua Serua | 3rd Class severe limitations | Contour: Moderate Slopes (12–20) degrees. Swampy flats Soil: poor fertility; peaty. | $450 | 1 Milking cow to 1.25 hectare or 50kg of butter fat per hectare | IV + V |
| Marginal Very severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (21° +) Soil: very poor soil, severe erosion hazards. | $180 | 1 Milking cow to 1.5 hectares or 40kg of butter fat per hectare. | VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. All the above yields are calculated on butter fat production from pasture only.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
DAIRY LANDS
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (b) NORTH, NORTH WEST AND SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Very few limitations | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–3) degrees Soil: Fertile, deep well drained and well suited for the establishment of pasture. | $975 | 1 Milking cow to 0.75 hectare or 75 kg of butter fat per hectare | I |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa Ba Ra | 2nd Class Moderate limitations | Contour: Hat to gentle Slopes (4–11) degrees Soil: Reasonably fertile, fertiliser required for good pasture, low moisture retaining capacity. | $550 | 1 Milking cow to 1.25 hectare or 50 kg of butter fat per hectare. | II + III |
| Localities: Sigatoka Cuvu Nadi Ba Tavua Rakiraki | 3rd Class severe limitations | Contour: Moderate to steep slopes (12–20 degrees +) Soil: low fertility, stony very low moisture retaining capacity | $180 | 1 Milking cow to 1.5 hectare or 40 kg or less of butter fat per hectare | IV + V + VI |
NOTE:
- (1)One or more of the advance factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)All the above yields are calculated on butter fat production from pasture only.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
RICE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (a) SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Very few limitations | Contour: Flat to very gentle. Slopes: (0–3) degrees Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Drainage: Good to fair | $3,750 | 3 tonnes to 4.5tonnes and above of paddy per hectare | I + IIws |
| Provinces: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri Namosi Serua | 2nd Class Moderate limitations | Contour: Flat to very gentle Slopes: (0–7) degrees Soil: Fertile to moderately fertile, lower water retaining capacity Drainage: Good to moderate | $2,250 | 2 tonnes to 3 tonnes of paddy per hectare | I + IIe + IIIws |
| Localities: Rewa Valley Vunidawa Navua Suva Tailevu | 3rd Class Severe limitations to very severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slope (8–11) degrees. Swampy flats Soil: Fair/low fertility Drainage: Fair to poor, extreme wetness, salinity Peaty. | $1,500 | 2 tonnes and less of paddy per hectare | IIIe + IVws |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
RICE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (b) WEST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Very few to moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes (0–3) degrees | Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Drainage: Adequate | $2,250 | 2 tonnes to 3 tonnes and above of paddy per hectare | IIws |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa Ba Ra | 2nd Class Severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slope (0–7 deg) Swampy flats Soil: Fair/low fertility Drainage: Poor, high salinity | $1,200 | 1.5 tonnes to 2 tonnes of paddy per hectare | I + le + IIIws |
| Localities: Sigatoka Nadi Lautoka Ba Tavua Rakiraki Dobuilevu | 3rd Class Severe limitations to very severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slope (8–11) degrees. Swampy flats Soil: Fair/low fertility Drainage: Fair to poor, high salinity | $500 | 1.5 tonnes and less of paddy per hectare | IIIe + Ivws |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
RICE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (c) VANUA LEVU AND TAVEUNI | 1st Class Very few limitations | Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity Drainage: Good | $2,200 | 3 tonnes to 4.5 tonnes and above of paddy per hectare | IIws |
| Provinces: Bua Macuata Cakaudrove | 2nd Class Moderate limitations | Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes (0–7) degrees Soil: Fertile to moderately fertile Drainage: Good to moderate | $1,200 | 2 tonnes to 3 tonnes and above of paddy per hectare | I + Iie + IIIws |
| 3rd Class Severe limitations to very severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slope (8–11) degree. Swampy flats Soil: Fair/Low Fertility Drainage: Fair to poor, high salinity | $500 | 2 tonnes and less of paddy per hectare | IIIe + IVws |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| WEST SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Arable. Flat very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yield per hectare. Probable range of crops; sugarcane; tobacco; passion fruit; pineapple and pulses. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees Soil: Deep well drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser, high moisture holding capacity; ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $12,000 | Yields of 85 tonnes to 135 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare | I |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa | |||||
| Localities: Kavanagasau Olosara Cuvu Lomawai | 2nd Class Arable. Flat to gentle slopes moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for 1st Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops; sugarcane; tobacco; broom corn; vegetables; pineapples, passion fruit and pulses. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) degrees. Slight to moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poor soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser necessary. | $7,500 | Yields of 50 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 85 tonnes per hectare. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| WEST SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU | 3rd Class Arable. Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to narrow range of crops; lower yield per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables, pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) degrees High erosion hazards. Soils: shallow, moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application | $3,750 | Yields of 35 tonnes or more sugarcane per hectare but under 50 tonnes per hectare. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa | |||||
| Localities: Kavanagasau Olosara Cuvu Lomawai | Marginal Arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane; lowest yields per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) severe erosion hazards; wet flats. Difficult to drain. Soils: very infertile. Very shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Major conservation measure and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $1,350 | Yields of under 35 tonnes of sugarcane per hectare. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| NORTH WEST VITI LEVU | First Class Arable. Flat land. Very few limitations Suited to a wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements; higher yields per hectare. Probable range of crops; sugarcane; tobacco; passion fruit; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep, well-drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser, high moisture holding capacity – ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $12,800 | Yields of 85 tonnes to 135 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare | I |
| Provinces: Ba/Nadroga/ Navosa (part) | |||||
| Localities: Nadi (including Nawai and Nawaicoba up to Momi) Lautoka and Ba up to Vatia Point Junction. | Second class arable. Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to wide range of crops as for first Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; passion fruit; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) degrees. Slight to moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser required. | $8,300 | Yields of 50 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 85 tonnes per hectare. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST VITI LEVU | 3rd Class arable. Moderately teep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: Sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) degrees. High erosion hazards. Soil: Shallow, moderately fertile. Require intensive erosion control measures. Application of fertiliser required. | $4,000 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Ba and Nadroga/ Navosa (part) | |||||
| Localities: Nadi (including Nawai and Nawaicoba up to Momi) Lautoka and Ba up to Vatia Point Junction. | Marginal arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yield per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) severe erosion hazards; wet flats, difficult to drain. Soils: Very infertile. Very shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $1,500 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the above.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST VITI LEVU | First Class arable. Flat very few limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: Sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) deg. Free draining. Soils: Fertile. Low water table. Suited to permanent agriculture with ordinary crop management practices. Minimum application of fertilisers required. | $12,000 | Yields of 85 tonnes to 135 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare. | I |
| Provinces: Ra and part of Ba | |||||
| Localities: Tavua Rabulu Rakiraki Dobuilevu | Second class arable. Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: Sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: As for First Class but slight increase in slopes (4–7) degrees. Erosion hazards. Soil fertile. Slightly higher water table. Presence of gravel/ sand. Application of fertiliser required. | $7,500 | Yields of 50 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 85 tonnes per hectare. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST VITI LEVU | Third Class arable. Moderately steep, severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops. Improvements required. Lower yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples; and pulses. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15 deg). High erosion hazard. Soils: Shallow, sticky permitting cultivation only during certain periods. Liable to dry out during dry seasons. Moderately fertile; require intensive erosion control measure. Application of fertiliser necessary. | $3,750 | Yields of 35 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 50 tonnes per hectare. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Ra and part of Ba | |||||
| Localities: Tavua Rabulu Rakiraki Dobuilevu | Marginal arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Major improvements required. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yields per hectare. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg+) severe erosion hazards; wet flats, difficult to drain. Soils: Very infertile. Very shallow and very low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky and bouldery. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $1,350 | Yields of under 35 tonnes of sugarcane per hectare. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL CANE GROWING AREAS IN VANUA LEVU | 1st class arable. Flat very few limitations. Suited to a wider range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples; and pulses. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep, well-drained naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser. High moisture holding capacity. Ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $10,000 | Yields of 85 tonnes to 135 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare. | I |
| Province: Macuata | |||||
| Localities: Wainikoro Bucaisau Labasa Vunimoli Waiqele Seaqaqa | 2nd Class arable. Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: sugarcane, tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) degrees. Slight to moderate erosion hazards. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poor soil structure, restricted drainage. Presence of gravel or sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser required. | $6,250 | Yields of 50 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 85 tonnes per hectare. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV’s would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAFLUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL CANE GROWING AREAS IN VANUA LEVU | 3rd Class Arable. Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops. Some improvements required. Lower yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples; and pulses. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) deg. High erosion hazards. Soils: shallow, moderately fertile. Require intensive erosion control measures. fertiliser application necessary. | $3,100 | Yields of 35 tonnes or more of sugarcane per hectare but under 50 tonnes per hectare | III + IV |
| Province: Macuata | |||||
| Localities: Wainikoro Bucaisau Labasa Vunimoli Waiqele Seaqaqa | Marginal Arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Undulating contour including ‘Bua’ series soils. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yields per hectare. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20deg. +) severe erosion hazards; wet flats difficult to drain. Soil: very infertile, very shallow, very low moisture retaining capacity. Subject to serious sheet erosion. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measure and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. Deep but very infertile and subject to serious sheet erosion (Bua series). | $1,100 | Yields of under 35 tonnes of sugarcane per hectare. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UCV’s would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE CANE PERIMETER | 1st Class Arable. Flat, very few limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep, well-drained naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser. High moisture holding capacity. Ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $2,250 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | I |
| Province: Macuata Bua Cakaudrove Lau Lomaiviti Kadavu | |||||
| 2nd Class Arable: Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yield per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: Vegetables, pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Slight change in that land may be gently sloping (4–7) degrees. Slight to moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poor soil structure restricted drainage, presence of gravel, sand and small stones. Application of fertilisers necessary. | $900 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL AREAS OLTSIDE THE CANE PERIMETER | 3rd Class Arable. Moderately steep. severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapples, root crops. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) degrees. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow, moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. | $450 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | III + IV |
| Province: Macuata Bua Cakaudrove Lau Lomaiviti Kadavu | Marginal Arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops. Lowest yields per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) severe erosion hazards; wet flats, difficult to drain. Soils: Very infertile. Very Shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $150 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Arable. Flat, very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep well-drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser, high moisture holding capacity; ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $8,250 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | I |
| Provinces: Serua/ Namosi Parts of Rewa and Naitasiri | |||||
| Localities: Deuba Navua Suva Koronivia Toga | 2nd Class arable. Flat to gentle slopes, moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapple, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) deg. Slight to moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer restricted drainage, preence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser necessary. | $5,250 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (b) SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 3rd Class Arable. Moderately steep, severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yields per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops; vegetables; pineapples; root crops. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) deg. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow, moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. | $2,250 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Serua/ Namosi Parts of Rewa and Naitasiri | |||||
| Localities: Deuba Navua Suva Koronivia Toga | Marginal arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitation. Suited to a very limited range of crops. Lowest yields per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg+) severe erosion hazards; wet flats, difficult to drain. Soils: very infertile. Very shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservative measures and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $1,100 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (b) SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 1st Class Arable. Flat, very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops; vegetables; pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep well-drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser, high moisture holding capacity, ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $3,750 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | I |
| Provinces: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri | |||||
| Localities: Rewa Valley Vunidawa Waibau Tailevu | 2nd Class Arable. Flat to gentle slopes moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: vegetable, pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) deg. Slight to moderate erosion hazards. Soils: lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/ sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser necessary. | $2,250 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (b) SOUTH & SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU | 3rd Class Arable. Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapples, root crops. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) deg. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: Very shallow moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. | $1,125 | Yield not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri | |||||
| Localities: Rewa Valley Vunidawa Waibau Tailevu | Marginal Arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops. Lowest yields per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20) deg. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: very shallow, moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. | $450 | Yield not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | V=VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (a) TAVEUNI | 1st Class. Very few limitations. | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees. Soil: Deep well-drained naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. | $975 | Average yield of dried copra 1 tonne per hectare and above. | I+ II |
| Province: Cakaudrove | 2nd Class. Moderate limitations | Contour: Gentle slopes (8–11) deg up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Reasonable fertility and depth, moderately stony, including coastal sand of reasonable fertility. | $975 | Average yield of dried copra 800 kg and under 1 tonne per hectare | III |
| Locality: Taveuni | |||||
| 3rd Class. Severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slopes (12–15) deg up to 500 feet above sea level. Soil: Moderate to low fertility needs fertiliser, stony and bouldery. | $375 | Average yield of dried copra 400 kg and under 800 kg per hectare. | IV | |
| Marginal. Very severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Shallow, very low fertility. Very stony and bouldery. Heavy dressings of fertiliser necessary. Poor drainage. | $225 | Average yield of dried copra 400 kg per hectare and less | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)No poorly drained land in 2nd and 3rd Classes.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only
TREE CROPS COCONUTS
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (b) LOMAIVITI, LAU & VANUALEVU | 1st Class. Very few limitations. | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees. Soil: Deep well-drained naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. | $750 | Average yield of dried copra 800 kg per hectare and above. | I+ II |
| Province: Lomaiviti Lau Cakaudrove Bua | 2nd Class. Moderate limitations | Contour: Gentle slopes (8–11) deg up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Reasonable fertility and depth, Some stones also includes coastal sand of reasonable fertility. | $375 | Average yield of dried copra 400 kg and under 800 kg per hectare | III |
| Locality: Ovalau Koro Gau Lau Batiki Bua Natewa Savusavu Buca Bay | 3rd Class. Severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slopes (12–15) deg up to 500 feet above sea level. Soil: Reasonably deep, low fertility needing fertiliser. Moderately stony. | $225 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg and under 400 kg per hectare. | IV |
| Marginal. Very severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Shallow, very low fertility. Very stony and bouldery Heavy dressings of fertiliser necessary. Poor drainage. | $110 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg per hectare and less | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)No poorly drained land in 2nd and 3rd Classes.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
TREE CROPS COCONUTS
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (c) KADAVU, YASAWAS BEQA VATULELE MAMANUCAS | 1st Class. Very few limitations | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees. Soil: Deep well-drained naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. | $675 | Average yield of dried copra 800 kg per hectare and above. | I + II |
| 2nd Class. Moderate limitations | Contour: Gentle slopes (8–11) deg up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Coastal sand of reasonable fertility and depth- some stones. | $375 | Average yield of dried copra 400 kg and under 800 kg per hectare | III | |
| 3rd Class. Severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slopes (12–15) deg up to 500 feet above sea level. Soil: Low fertility, shallow, stony. | $225 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg and under 400 kg per hectare. | IV | |
| Marginal. Very severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Poor, very low fertility. Poor drainage | $110 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg per hectare and less | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)No poorly drained land in 2nd and 3rd Classes.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
TREE CROPS COCONUTS
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| (d) VITI LEVU AREAS WITHIN 20 KILOMETERS OF COAST | 1st Class. Very few limitations | Contour: Flat to nearly flat (0–7) degrees. Soil: Deep well-drained naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. | $750 | Average yield of dried copra 800 kg per hectare and above. | I+ II |
| 2nd Class. Moderate limitations | Contour: Gentle slopes (8–11) deg up to 400 feet above sea level. Moderately wet flats and coastal sand. Soil: Reasonably fertile including coastal sands. Imperfect drainage. | $375 | Average yield of dried copra 400 kg and under 800 per hectare | III | |
| 3rd Class. Severe limitations | Contour: Moderate slopes (12–15) deg up to 500 feet above sea level. Soil: Low fertility- needs fertiliser. | $180 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg and under 400 kg per hectare | IV | |
| Marginal. Very severe limitations | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Poor, very low fertility. Poor drainage | $110 | Average yield of dried copra 300 kg per hectare and less | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)No poorly drained land in 2nd and 3rd Classes.
- (3)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (4)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| WEST VITI LEVU ALL THE AREAS OUTSIDE THE CANE PERIMETER. | 1st Class Arable. Flat, Very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per hectare. Probable range of crops; vegetables; pineapples; pulses; tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Nearly level land (0–3) degrees. Soils: Deep well-drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertiliser, high moisture holding capacity; ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. | $8,000 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | I |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa Ba Ra | |||||
| Localities: Sigatoka Nadi Lautoka Ba Tavua Rakiraki Dobuilevu | 2nd Class Arable. Flat to gentle slopes moderate limitations. Suited to wide range of crops as for First Class but lower yields per hectare. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: vegetables, pineapples, pulses, tobacco and root crops. | Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping (4–7) deg. Slight to moderate erosion hazards. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer Soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser necessary | $5,000 | Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | II |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.
ARABLE LAND
| LOCATION | CLASSIFICATION | DESIGNATION | UCV (PER HECTARE) | REMARKS | MAF LUC EQUIVALENT |
| WEST VITI LEVU ALL THE AREAS OUTSIDE THE CANE PERIMETER. | 3rd Class Arable Moderately steep, severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per hectare; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: vegetables; pineapples; root crops. | Contour: Moderately steep slopes (8–15) deg. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow, moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. | $2,500 | Yield not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | III + IV |
| Provinces: Nadroga/ Navosa Ba Ra | |||||
| Localities: Sigatoka Nadi Lautoka Ba Tavua Rakiraki Dobuilevu | Marginal Arable. Steep slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops. Lowest yield per hectare. Major improvements required. | Contour: Steep slopes (16–20 deg +) severe erosion hazards; wet flats, difficult to drain. Soils: very infertile. Very little moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertiliser required. | $1,250 | Yield not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. | V + VI |
NOTES:
- (1)One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.
- (2)Location needs to be taken into account in determining the value.
- (3)The Remarks column represents yields from an average farm under average management and are guidelines only.