Agricultural Land (Declaration of Unimproved Capital Values) Order (L.N. No. 99 of 1982)

CHAPTER 270 AGRICULTURAL LANDLORD AND TENANT SECTION 21-AGRICULTURAL LAND (DECLARATION OF UNIMPROVED CAPITAL VALUES) ORDER TABLE OF PROVISIONS PARAGRAPH 1. Short title 2. Unimproved capital values 3. Revocation Schedule-Unimproved Capital Values Legal Notice No. 99 of 1982 Short title 1. This Order may be cited as the Agricultural Land (Declaration of Unimproved Capital Values) Order. Unimproved Capital values 2. The different classes of agricultural land the subject of an agricultural holding set out in the Schedule are declared to have the unimproved capital values specified therein. Revocation 3. The Agricultural Land (Declaration of Unimproved Capital Values) Order*, published at pages 1 to 12 inclusive, of the subsidiary legislation made under the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Act, is revoked. * Legal Notice No. 145 of 1977. SCHEDULE (Paragraph 2) GRAZING LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks 1st Class Grazing land Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat Soil: Fertile $50-$75 1 adult beast to 2.5 to 4 acres VITI LEVU................ 2nd Class Grazing land Moderate limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Reasonably fertile $30-$50 1 adult beast to 4 to 6 acres 3rd Class Grazing land Severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes Soil: Poor $10-$30 1 adult beast to 6 to 8 acres Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Very steep and broken Soil: Very poor, (talasiqa) $1-$10 1 adult beast to 8 acres and over VANUA LEVU......... 1st Class Grazing land Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat Soil: Fertile $30-$50 1 adult beast to 2.5 to 4 acres 2nd Class Grazing land Moderate limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Reasonably fertile $15-$30 1 adult beast to 4 to 6 acres 3rd Class Grazing land Severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes Soil: Poor $5- $15 1 adult beast to 6 to 8 acres Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Very steep and broken Soil: Very poor, (talasiga) $1-$5 1 adult beast to 8 acres and over NOTE.-One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply DAIRY LANDS Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Carrying Capacity Min. Max. (a) SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU Provinces: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri Serua 1st Class Very Few Limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat Soil: Fertile, deep well drained and well suited for the establishment of pasture $75-$100 1 Milking Cow to 1½ acres or 100 lb of butter fat per acre 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to gentle slopes. Soil: Reasonably fertile but artificial fertilizer is required for good pasture. Poor natural drainage. $50-$75 1 Milking cow to 2 acres or 75 lbs of butter fat per acre. Localities: Korovou Sawakasa Rewa Vunidawa Navua Serua 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes, swampy flats. Soil: Poor fertility; peaty. $25-$50 1 Milking cow to 3 acres or 50 lb of butter fat per acre. Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes Soil: Very poor soil, severe erosion hazards $1-$25 1 Milking cow to 4 acres or 40 lb of butter fat per acre (b) NORTH, NORTH WEST & SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU Province: Nadroga/ Navosa and Ba, Ra Localities: Sigatoka, Cuvu Nadi 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat Soil: Fertile, deep well drained and well suited for the establishment of pasture. $70-$90 1 Milking cow to 2 acres or 75 lb of butter fat per acre. 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to gentle slopes Soil: Reasonably fertile; fertilizer required for good pasture, low moisture retaining capacity. $40-$70 1 Milking cow to 3 acres or 50 lbs of butter fat per acre. 3rd class Contour: Moderate $1-$40 1 Cow to Ba Tavua Rakiraki Severe limitations to steep slopes. Soil: Low fertility, stony, very low moisture retaining capacity. 4 acres or 40 lb or less of butter fat per acre. NOTE-(1) One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. (2) All the above yields are calculated on butter fat production from pasture only. RICE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min.- Max. Average Yield (a) SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $150-$200 1 ton to 1¼ tons and above of paddy per acre Province: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri Namosi Serua Localities : Rewa Valley Vunidawa Navua, Suva Tailevu 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes Soil: Moderate fertile, lower water retaining capacity. Adequate drainage. $100-$150 15 cwt to 1 ton of paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Very low Fair/Low fertility. Fair to poor drainage. $50-$100 10 cwt to 15 cwt of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Swampy flats Soil: Very low fertility, salinity, extreme wetness. Peaty $10-$50 10 cwt or less paddy per acre (b) NORTH WEST VITI LEVU Province: Ba Localities: Nadi 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $115-$175 15 cwt to 1 ton and above of paddy per acre 2nd Class Moderate Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes $85-$115 12 cwt to 15 cwt of Lautoka Ba, Tavua limitations Soil: Moderately fertile. Adequate drainage. paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Fair/Low fertility. Adequate drainage. $40- $85 8 cwt to 12 cwt of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Slopes, swampy flats Soil: Very low fertility, high salinity. $10-$40 8 cwt or less of paddy per acre NOTE- One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. RICE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks (c) NORTH VITI LEVU 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $115-$175 15 cwt to 1 ton and above of paddy per acre Province: Ra Locality: Rakiraki 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes Soil: Moderate fertile. Adequate drainage. $85-$115 12 cwt to 15 cwt of paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Failr/Low fertility. Fair to poor drainage. $40-$85 8 cwt to 12 cwt of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Slopes, swampy flats Soil: Very low fertility, high salinity. $10-$40 8 cwt or less of paddy per acre (d) SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU Province: Nadroga/Navosa 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $115-$175 15 cwt to 1 ton and above of paddy per acre Districts: Momi, Cuvu, Sigatoka 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes Soil: Moderately fertile. Lower retaining water capacity. Adequate drainage $85-$115 12 cwt to 15 cwt of paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Fair/Low fertility. Fair to poor drainage $40- $85 8 cwt to 12 cwt of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Slopes, swampy flats Soil: Very low fertility, high salinity. $10-$40 8 cwt or less of paddy per acre NOTE-One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. RICE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks (e) NORTH VANUA LEVU Province: Macuata Localities: Labasa, Wainikoro 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $115-$175 15 ton to 1 ton and above of paddy per acre 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes Soil: Moderate fertile. Adequate drainage. $85-$115 12 cwt to 15 cwt. of paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Fair/Low fertility. Fair to poor drainage $40-$85 8 cwt to 12 cwt. of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe Contour: Swampy flats $10-$40 8 cwt or less limitations Soil: Very poor, very low fertility, high salinity. paddy per acre (f) SOUTH AND WEST VANUA LEVU AND TAVEUNI Province: Cakaudrove Bua 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat Soil: Fertile, heavy and good water retaining capacity. Good drainage $115-$175 15 cwt to 1 ton and above of paddy per acre 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Flat to very gentle slopes Soil: Moderately fertile. Adequate drainage. $85-$115 12 cwt to 15 cwt of paddy per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes Soil: Fair/Low fertility. Fair to poor drainage. $40- $85 8 cwt to 12 cwt of paddy per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Slopes, swampy flats Soil: Very poor, very low fertility, high salinity. $10-$40 8 cwt or less of paddy per acre NOTES- One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. ARABLE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks WEST SOUTH WEST VITI LEVU Province: Nadroga/ Navosa Localities: Kavanagasau, Olosara, Cuvu, Lomawai 1st Class Arable Flat. Very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Higher yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; passion Contour: Nearly level land Soils: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertilizer, high moisture holding capacity; ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. $450 - $850 Yields of 35 tons and up to 55 tons or more of sugarcane or more per acre fruit; broom corn; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. 2nd Class Arable Flat to gentle slopes moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for Class 1, but lower yields per acre. 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. Moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertilizer necessary. $175-$450 Yields of 20 tons or more of sugarcane per acre, but under 35 tons per acre. 3rd Class Arable Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per acre; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: Moderately steep slopes. High erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow. Moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertilizer application. $75-$175 Yields of 15 tons or more of sugarcane per acre, but under 20 tons per acre. Marginal Arable Steep Slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yields per acre. Major improvements required. Contour: Steep slopes, severe erosion hazards; wet flats. Soils: Very infertile. Very shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy $25 - $75 Yields of under 15 tons of sugarcane per acre. dosage of fertilizer required. NOTE- (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. ARABLE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks NORTH WEST VITI LEVU Province: Ba and Nadroga/ Navosa (Part) Localties: Nadi (including Nawai amd Nawaicoba up to Momi) Lautoka and Ba up to Vaitia Point Junction. First Class Arable Flat. Very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements; higher yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; passion fruit; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: Nearly level land Soils: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertilizer, high moisture holding capacity ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. $500 - $900 Yields of 35 tons and up to 55 tons or more of sugarcane per acre or above Second Class Arable Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to wide range of crops as for Class 1, but lower yields per acre. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; passion Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gently sloping. Moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertilizer required. $200-$500 Yields of 20 tons or more of sugarcane per acre but under 35 tons per acre. fruit; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Third Class Arable Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per acre; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: Moderately steep slopes. High erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow. Moderately fertile, require intensive erosion control measures and fertilizer application. $85-$200 Yields of 15 tons or more of sugarcane per acre but under 20 tons per acre. Marginal Arable Steep Slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yield per acre. Major improvements required. Contour: Steep slopes, severe erosion hazards; wet flats. Soils: Very infertile, shallow and very low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation and dramage measures and heavy dosage of fertilizer required. $25 - $85 Yields of under 15 tons of sugarcane per acre. NOTES-(1) One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soil could apply. (2) With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane. ARABLE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks NORTH WEST VITI LEVU Firstt Class Arable Flat. Very few Contour: Nearly level land. Free draining. $450 - $850 Yields of 35 tons and up to Province: Ba and part of Ra Localties: Tavua, Rabulu and Dobuilevu area. limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Higher yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcanes; tobacco; passion fruit; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Soils: Fertile, low water table. Suited to permanent agriculture with ordinary crop management of practices. Minimum application of fertilizer required. 55 tons or more of sugarcane or more per acre. Second Class Arable Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for Class 1, but lower yields per acre. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: As for Class 1 but slight increase in slopes. Erosion hazards. Soils: Fertile, stony. Slightly higher water table. Presence of gravel/sand. Application of fertilizer required. $175-$450 Yields of 20 tons or more of sugarcane per acre but under 35 tons per acre. Third Class Arable Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops. Improvements required. Lower yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples and Contour: Moderately steep slopes. High erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow, sticky permitting cultivation only during certain periods. Liable to dry out during dry seasons. Moderately fertile, require intensive erosion control measures. Application of $75-$175 Yields of 15 tons or more of sugar cane per acre but under 20 tons per acre. pulses. fertilizer necessary. Marginal Arable Steep Slopes. Very severe limitations. Major improvements required. Suited to a very limited range of crops other than sugarcane. Lowest yield per acre. Contour: Steep slopes, severe erosion hazards; wet flats. Soils: Very infertile, and very shallow and very low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky and bouldery. Very badly drained. Major conservation and measures and heavy dosage of fertilizer required. $25 - $75 Yields of under 15 tons of sugarcane per acre. NOTES-(1) One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soil could apply. (2) With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane. ARABLE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks ALL CANE GROWING AREAS IN VANUA LEVU Province: Province of Macuata Localties: Wainikoro, Bucaisau, Labasa, Vunimoli, Waiqele, Seaqaqa. 1st Class Arable Flat. Very few limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements. High yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: Nearly level land Soils: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertilizer, high moisture holding capacity ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. $450 - $850 Yields of 35 tons and up to 55 tons or more of sugarcane or more per acre or above. 2nd Class Arable Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate Contour: Slight change in that the land may be gentlp $175-$450 Yields of 20 tons or more of limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for Class 1, but lower yields per acre. Permanent agriculture without improvements. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; tobacco; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. sloping. Moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertilizer required. sugarcane per acre but under 35 tons per acre. 3rd Class Arable Moderately steep. Severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; Some improvements required. Lower yields per acre. Probable range of crops: sugarcane; vegetables; pineapples and pulses. Contour: Moderately steep slopes. High erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow. Moderately fertile, require intensive erosion control measures. Fertilizer application necessary. $75-$175 Yields of 15 tons or more of sugarcane per acre but under 20 tons per acre. 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 acre. Contour: Steep slopes, severe erosion hazards; wet flats. Soils: Very infertile, and very shallow and very low moisture retaining capacity. Subject to serious sheet erosion. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertilizer required. Deep but very infertile and subject to serious sheet $25 - $75 Yields of under 15 tons of sugarcane per acre. erosion (Bua series). NOTES-(1) One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soil could apply. (2) With crops other than sugarcane, the declared UV's would only apply if the net return from the land is similar or better than sugarcane. ARABLE LAND Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Remarks (a) SOUTH EAST VITI LEVU Province: Tailevu Rewa Naitasiri Namosi Serua Localties: Rewa Valley Vunidawa Navua, Suva Tailevu 1st Class Arable Flat. Very few limitations. Suited to wide range of crops. Permanent agriculture without improvements.High yields per acre. Probable range of crops: vegetables; pineapples; pulses; tobacco and root crops. Contour: Nearly level land. Soils: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, minimum use of fertilizer, high moisture holding capacity: ordinary crop management practices to maintain productivity. $200 - $300 Yields not specified because of large range of crops which could be grown. 2nd Class Arable Flat to gentle slopes. Moderate limitations. Suited to a wide range of crops as for Class 1, but lower yields per acre. 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. Moderate erosion hazard. Soils: Lower natural fertility. Poorer soil structure, restricted drainage, presence of gravel/sand and small stones. Application of fertiliser necessary. $125 - $200 3rd Class Arable Moderately steep, severe limitations. Suited to a narrow range of crops; lower yield per Contour: Moderately steep slopes. Moderate to high erosion hazards. Soils: Shallow, $50-$125 acre; some improvements required. Probable range of crops: vegetables; pineapples; root crops. moderately fertile. Requires intensive erosion control measures and fertiliser application. Marginal Arable Steep Slopes. Very severe limitations. Suited to a very limited range of crops. Lowest yields per acre. Major improvements required. Contour: Steep slopes, severe erosion hazards: wet flats. Soils: Very infertile. Very shallow and low moisture retaining capacity. Rocky. Very badly drained. Major conservation measures and heavy dosage of fertilizer required. $25 - $50 NOTES-(1) One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soil could apply. COCONUTS Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Yield (a) Taveuni Province: Cakaudrove Locality: Taveuni 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat. Soil: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. $125-$175 Average yield of dried copra 7 cwt per acre and above 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Gentle slopes up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Reasonableness fertility and depth, moderately stony. $75-$125 Yields of dried copra 5 cwt. and under 7 cwt per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes up to 500 feet above sea level. Soil: Moderate to $50-$75 Average yield of dried copra 3 low fertility- needs fertilizer. Stony and bouldery. cwt and under 5 cwt per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Shallow, very low fertility. Very stony and bouldery. Heavy dressings of fertilizer necessary. $25-$50 Average yield of dried copra 1 cwt and under 3 cwt per acre (b) Lomaiviti and Lau Province: Lomaiviti, Lau, Cakaudrove and Bua Localities: Ovalau, Koro, Gau, Lau, Batiki, Bua, Natewa, Savusavu, Buca Bay 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat. Soil: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. $100-$150 Average yield of dried copra 5 cwt per acre and above 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Gentle slopes up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Reasonable fertility and depth. Some stones and includes coastal sand of reasonable fertility. $50-$100 Yield of dried copra 3 cwt and under 5 cwt per acre 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes up to 500 feet above sea level. Wet flats. Soil: Reasonably deep, low fertility – needing fertilizer. Moderately stony, poor drainage. $25- $50 Yield of dried copra 2 cwt and under 3 cwt per acre Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Shallow, very low fertility. Very stony and bouldery. Heavy dressings of fertilizer necessary. $1-$25 Yield of dried copra 1 cwt per acre and less NOTE- One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply. TREE CROPS COCONUTS Location Classification Designation UCV (per acre) Min. Max. Yield (c) Kadavu, Yasawas, Beqa, Vatulele, Manucas 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat. Soil: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. $100-$150 Yield of dried copra 5 cwt. per acre and above 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Gentle slopes up to 400 feet above sea level. Soil: Coastal sand of reasonable fertility and depth – some stones.. $50-$100 Yield of dried copra 3 cwt. per acre and under 5 cwt. 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes up to 500 feet above sea level. Wet flats. Soil: Low fertility, shallow, stony. Poor drainage. $25-$50 Yield of dried copra 2 cwt. per acre and under 3 cwt. Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Poor, very low fertility. $1-$25 Yield of dried copra 1 cwt. per acre or less. (d) Viti Levu Areas within 10 miles of coast 1st Class Very few limitations Contour: Flat to nearly flat. Soil: Deep, well drained, naturally fertile, clay loam to sandy loam. $100-$150 Average yield of dried copra 4 cwt.and above per acre. 2nd Class Moderate limitations Contour: Gentle slopes up to 400 feet above sea level. Moderately wet flats and coastal sand. Soil: Reasonably fertile including $50-$100 Average yield of dried copra 3 cwt. per acre and under 4 cwt. coastal sands. Imperfect drainage. 3rd Class Severe limitations Contour: Moderate slopes up to 500 feet above sea level. Wet flats. Soil: Low fertility needs fertilizer. Poor drainage. $25- $50 Average yield of dried copra 2 cwt. per acre and under 3 cwt. Marginal Very severe limitations Contour: Steep slopes up to 900 feet above sea level. Soil: Poor, very low fertility, bouldery. $1-$25 Average yield of dried copra 1 cwt. per acre or less NOTE: One or more of the adverse factors pertaining to contour and soils could apply.