Information Concerning Organic Fertilisers Being Sought From B.M.A.

Wanganui Chronicle, 27 April 1950, Page 4

Information Concerning Organic Fertilisers Being Sought From B.M.A.

A remit to the effect that the New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association be invited to express an opinion on the value of organic farming, as expounded by Sir Albert Howard, in his “Agricultural Testament,” was carried by the Wanganui Provincial Executive of Federated Farmers at its monthly meeting yesterday. The remit, which originated from the Wangaehu branch, asked for an expression of opinion on the following points:— “Whether organic manures are more favourable to human well being in respect to the value of foodstuffs raised by such means as compared with foodstuffs produced by the aid of inorganic manures? “To what, extent does the biotic condition of the soil affect the value of the food supply raised thereon Would the B.M.A. recommend any particular method of food production from the soil, and if so what are the reasons (staled in general terms) which support such recommendation?”