FARMYARD MANURE.
Farmyard nianuro is one of tha most valuable fertilising agents at the disposal of (he agriculturist. Not only is it rich in (lie tin ci' most essential ren'jiroments of nlard life, namely, nitrogen, phosphoric s.< id. and potash, hut by *he peculiar -Id'v of i(s composition the physios! I've;:: s!;os of (ho soil to which it is replied sis considerably improved. The ns!s;s of tinfood KiVen to fani', ani;in > \ "i I* * ■ niiantity of I. litter hroiun down in the stables and cowsheds. ;:)}il iis (rentment'from the time of production to its application to ihe land are three important factors bearing closely on the ultimate value of this manure. Unfortunately, it varies in quality considerably, moreso, in fact, than any other manure, and its value is often depreciated by improper treatment before being applied to the 3oil. Similarly, when carted out to the fields the manure is not infrequently allowed to remain in heaps for a great length of time; its beneficial porperties are thereby considerably minimised. Immediately after production it ehouH be taken to the field and spread out without loss of time over the'surface'of the ground.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 594, 16 August 1913, Page 6
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189FARMYARD MANURE. King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 594, 16 August 1913, Page 6
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