Regina Plains

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The Regina Plains is an agricultural region in the south of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan , which extends south-east from Regina and Moose Jaw to Weyburn. The soils in this region largely consist of heavy clay that was deposited in meltwater lakes at the end of the last Ice Age. The soils resulting from this material are ideal for arable farming, especially for grain and legume production .

Floors

The dominant soil type in the Regina Plains is clay. The fine raw material was deposited on the bottom of glacial lakes. The topography here is very gentle, flat and even. The floors are almost free of stones. According to their dark color and the continental climate, these soils belong to the Chernocemes . In the event of inadequate management, wind and water erosion are considered problematic in the region.

agriculture

The well-drained soils of the Regina Plains are among the best wheat growing areas in Saskatchewan Province. Wheat cultivation takes up up to 80% of the areas here, which are particularly characterized by their high fertility and drought resistance. Livestock breeding only plays a very minor role.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Mitchell, J., Moss, HC, Clayton, JS (1987): Soil Survey of southern Saskatchewan from township 1 to 48. University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture.
  2. ↑ http://www.geostrategis.com/c_cli-regina.htm

literature

  • Mitchell, J., Moss, HC, Clayton, JS (1987): Soil Survey of southern Saskatchewan from township 1 to 48. University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture.

Coordinates: 50 ° 18 ′ 20 "  N , 104 ° 52 ′ 32"  W.