A message to the farmers of Otago and Southland— This Autumn Try Sulphate of Ammonia on Pastures D "“ to ° ! ,l “ p, “‘ R -“'‘ h s -“»- -»> Here is his statement, taken from " Dominion," 1 sth March, 1928. Try icwl Sulphate of Ammonia this Autumn. Valuable alike for Sheep and Dairy Farmers. REVOLUTIONISE WINTER CARRYING. B&ssisisssssisssiisi Up to the present, he said, nitrogenous top-dresslac had been viewed »> . fid for he?^r n end°J h f- (lalry - than the sheep man. Certain]/ Sitrigen applied “I July aJ an dairy her Eprlng grass seemed destined to play an important part in increasing it’ nrSd ‘ Wlth nH *° B T would provWe Bood ■»» into ttie winter The value of securing more productive growth of pasture into the winter—thus shortening the - period of winter scarcity-needs no stressing to New Zealand farmer.. There is little doubt that progressive men will give it a trial this season. SOME RECOMMENDATIONS; I. For autumn topdressing with sulphate of ammonia apply lewt per acre. This fertiliser can be mixed with super, and a mixture of 2cw t super and lewt of sulphate ammonia has given wonderful results. Do not mix sulphate of ammonia with slag or lime, but it is quite sound b t ea “ I,met * slagged; in fact, sulphate of ammonia does best on land with a good supply of lime and phosphates. In certain areas, particularly those of a peaty or swampy nature, potash can also be used along with lime and sulphate of ammonia 2. The areas topdressed with sulphate of ammonia should be grazed when pasture is not Rotational grazing and harrowing ensure greatest returns from topover four inches high, dressed areas, 3. Where possible, farmers should compare the stock-carrying capacity of the area topdressed with nitrogen with a similar area not so treated. * DON'T MISS THIS^SEASON. The use of sulphate of ammonia in the autumn offers such possibilities to dairymen and sheepmen —as pointed out by Mr Cockayne—that a trial is strongly recommended this season. Order your supplies of Sulphate of Ammonia from your Manure Merchant. For further particulars on the use of Sulphate of Ammonia and on the new system of grassland management write to The Representative, Imperial Chemical Industries. Manufacturers of the Highest Grade British Sulphate of Ammonia, C.P.O. Box 226, CHRISTCHURCH. Watch for future imperlant announcements to be made re prices and supplies of British Sulphate of Ammonisi
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20690, 12 April 1929, Page 4
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