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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 10, 24 October 1935, Page 5

The Wisdom of the Years Manorial Practices that Produce Extra Profit Every year produces experiences that contribute to a more profound appreciation of tS important value of the correct use of fertilisers In addition to the splendid work done by the Department of Agriculture, we now have a vast amount of knowSe based on the personal experiences of farmers who have extensively used ‘‘SUPER” over a number of years. With these sources of information available, Fertilising Recommendations are made with greater confidence than ever before. A narticularly noteworthy feature with private reports is the success being obtained bv fncreaslng the “amouht-per-acre” of the “SUPER 1 applied. No doubt the increased residual fertility which follows an increase from lcwt to 2or 2 2 cwt is becoming recognised to a greater extent than formerly ... and the value of fertilising in excess of the immediate crop’s requirements so as to increase the subsequent fertility of the soil, is being estimated in its real value. After all, the more you build up the fertility of your soil, the moreLf oguPER” application Ae it is found that by increasing the “amount-per-acre of SUPER applications me “heart” of the soil is improved, humus is increased, in additioh to correcting the natural deficiency of Phosphates in New Zealand soils. UK VERTED PHOSPHATE Creating Increasing Interest Another feature of note is the success attending the increasing use of “Reverted Phosphate,” and results have been equally satisfactory with Turnips, Rape, Grass, Wheat, Chou Mollier and other crops. rr„ rv nm when grown with this low-priced product, have been protected during germination, and excellent strikes secured, followed by a long healthy growth of the crop In many cases the growth was noted rightunto the Winter months, and the feeding value thereby enhanced. Similar benefits have been secured by othei varieties of crops and pastures, a special feature being the prolonged growing penod. When comnarini “Reverted Phosphate” with “Super” it is well to know that “Super” iivLs its correct response on soils with.a high lime content. The actmn of the hme f in invert the “Super” to a citrate soluble form required by plant life., If lime deficiency is known or suspected, a condition exists which will affect the necessary reversion of Super in the soil, Reverted Phosphate should be used, as Reverted Phosphate is Super already reverted in course of manufacture to the Citra e Soluble form. Many soils in the South Island are deficient in Lime, and Reverted Phosphate is particularly suitable in these soils or in soils which contain excess iron, also in soils of Southerly aspect, and those of a wet or acid nature. Reverted Phosphate is made by the addition of a calculated amount of Burnt Lime to 44/46 Super. The object of adding the Lime is to change the water soluble Phosphoric Acid to the Citrate Soluble form, in which latter form, while not being folubtein pure water, the Phosphoric Acid is readily available to plants after being dissolved by soil waters. FARMERS ARE ADVISED TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR USUAL LIMING PROGRAMME when using “Reverted,” as the Lime content m Reverted Phosphate does not take the place of a general liming programme. We recommend ’ this fine not only because of its suitability to the general soil conditions, but because of its low price In other countries, notably Australia, to-day Manufacturers are charging from 15s to £l more per ton for this Article than for Superphosphate, whereas the “Aerex” and “Rockland” varieties are the same price as Super. In ' many cases, for Turnips in particular, Reverted Phosphate is taking the place of the more highly-priced Turnip Mixtures. Reverted Phosphate is particularly suited for Turnip manuring in areas where Club Root is prevalent. Turnip and Root . Crops The low iyields in Canterbury are attributable to the hitherto accepted idea that lewt of Super was sufficient on account of the fact that larger quantities of Super would have a damaging effect on the germination of the seed. This danger is now removed with the introduction of Reverted Phosphate, and applications of as high as scwt and higher on heavier land can be made without injury to the seed. For the average Canterbury Plains land we recommend a minimum of 2 hags (2£cwt) of Reverted Phosphate to he sown with the seed. Cross Drilling of Root Crops Exceptionally good results have been secured with the cross drilling of Turnip Crops. The method is to drill the Fertiliser across the rows with the coulters in the ground when the plants are 2 to 5 inches high. This practice has several definite advantages:— 1. Extra Cultivation. 2. Gives impetus to the crop, thus producing a vigorous growth which is more able to withstand the attacks of the Diamond Backed Moth. 3. Increases very materially the yield and quality of the crop. Rap© and Kale It is now being found that very important increases in Rape and Kale crops can be made by increased fertilising with “Super.” Hitherto farmers have hesitated to increase the usual lewt of Super per acre for fear of damaging seed germination. This danger is how removed by the introduction of REVERTED PHOSPHATE, and applications of as high as scwt per acre and higher on heavy land can be made without injury to the seed and most important improvement to the crop. The recommendation for average Canterbury Plains is a MINIMUM of 2 bags (2icwt) of REVERTED PHOSPHATE per acre to be sown with the seed. ' Potashes. Greater attention is being given to this high producing crop. Correct fertilisation plays a most important part, not only in the increased yield, but in the quality of the crop and the keeping value. A dressing of 4 to 6cwt of a mixture of 3 parts Super and 1 part Sulphate of Ammonia is recommended. In districts where Potash gives a result, use a mixture of 3 parts Super, 1 part Sulphate of Ammonia, 1 part Sulphate of Potash. These special mixtures are now available prepared and ready for immediate use in order to save farmers the trouble of mixing. GRASS Sowing Down to Grass The vital point is establishment. In this the preparation of the seed bed and selection of correct strain of seed is all important. Equally important is an adequacy of Fertiliser. In this connexion we make two recommendations: 1. 2cwt Super harrowed in before seed is sown. 2. 1 bag Super (llcwt) sown with the seed. Best establishment is then assured. NOTE.—-When establishment is assured, a good dressing of lime is recommended. // * * Topdressing Grass Whilst Summer and early Autumn Top-Dress-ing gives the maximum response by providing a supply of late Autumn and early Winter feed, an immediate application of two bags of Super or Reverted Super to the acre (2£cwt) would prove most beneficial. This dressing, following on the recent satisfactory rains, would give vigour to the plant and increase the mineral content of the herbage. Where pastures have been adequately top-dressed with Super, the lambs have been entirely fattened without the aid of supplementary feed. Wheat Sowing Grass and Clover ©is or with Cover Crop In this case grass must he considered a separate crop and fertilised as such, making an application of 2 bags (2scwt) of Super entirely separate from that which is sown with the cover crop. Wheat, Oats and Barley The recommendation is the standard of 2ewt Super to the acre. 14 is noteworthy that many farmers get most profitable results from the application of 2 bags (2£cwt) Super to the acre. Over-Manuring is Better than Under-Manuring Experience _ now shows it._ „ always far better to. err on the side of overmanuring, as any Super not taken up by the' immediate crop remains in the ground (Residual Fertility) to assist the growth of later crops. AS AN INVESTMENT FOR TIE FARMER u Super” stands unrivalled, giving returns of many hundreds per cent, on the initial cost..