Conservation and use of soil moisture in Australian wheat farming
Agricultural article discusses soil management to conserve moisture for wheat in Australia. It emphasizes a compacted seedbed, a moist subsoil blanket, and shallow, precise planting with combines. It notes seed placement on the compacted surface, use of Wenger/Harrow improvements, and the economic benefits of the new machinery for farmers, including stubble planting.
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Heather Jock
Europe
Australia
Mai
Awstralia
Tynes
Avetrar Lia
Combine
Fane
Poultry Motel: Weekly care tips for healthy flocks
Weekly poultry guidance covers mite control, moulting care, feed reform, and sanitation. Emphasizes movable coops, dust baths, careful droppings cleaning, and nourishing mash with sulfur and linseed. stresses green forage, palatability and digestibility of feeds, and ample fresh water and grit for hens and cockerels.
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Palgaman
Deep cultivation myths in wet and dry soils
The piece argues against deep cultivation in wet climates and in waterlogged soils while noting it can harm plant food availability in dry countries with erratic rainfall. It highlights soil moisture effects on nutrient availability and warns that deep tillage may sour soils and reduce crop performance in many environments.
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Ing
Gardening notes on soil moisture and propagation practices
The text discusses soil moisture dynamics in pots and open beds, stressing compacting, surface moisture rise, and surface evaporation. It covers planting methods for flowering plants from cuttings versus seeds, soil preparation, and the benefits of well stirred surface soil to conserve moisture. It also advises on timing and methods for planting cabbage family crops and suggests using strong cuttings for flowering plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solla
Wien
Notes on Mealth A Word to Industrial Workers
A historical health note warns that illness and dental issues reduce factory productivity. It links lost work time to poor teeth, outlines wage losses, and stresses dental care. It then advocates fruit with meals to stimulate saliva and aid digestion, detailing combinations with toast, bread, jam, and citrus.
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England
Een Mia
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