Soils, How to Handle and Improve Them (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Fletcher, S. W.

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ISBN 10 : 1330510712 ISBN 13 : 9781330510711

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Practical soil care to boost fertility and profits. This guide presents clear, real‑world advice on how to manage and improve farm soils, with practical steps for choosing and using fertilisers, lime, and other amendments. It explains when fertilisers pay off, how lime sweetens sour soils, and how to test soil quality before making changes. The book also covers drainage, soil texture, and common amendments to help soil hold nutrients and water more effectively.

Whether you till vegetables, grains, or pasture, you’ll find simple methods to assess soil needs, compare options, and apply practices that fit your land and budget. The emphasis is on practical decisions and measurable results, not guesswork.

How to decide when and how much fertiliser to apply based on soil, crop, and value of the land

Ways lime and other amendments affect soil texture, nutrient availability, and crop health

Simple tests and field trials to determine soil acidity and the need for lime

Fundamentals of drainage planning to improve water management and root growth

Ideal for readers planning soil improvements, whether on a small farm, market garden, or larger operation.

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Many of the early books on farming were written in a technical style. They smacked of the lecture room and the library rather than of the soil. They were scholarly rather than practical. A spirit of directness and simplicity is beginning to dominate agricultural literature. The modern type of farm books is born of actual contact with the soil and a desire to be of service to the men who are getting a living from the soil. They are democratic; they discuss common things in a plain way. The long and tedious tables of figures in the old books are giving place to crisp summaries. The technical lecture-room phrases are replaced by words in common use on farms. The idea is not to present less science for nothing is so practical as sound science but to present science in a simple and practical way. This new spirit is contemporaneous with the farmers institute, the farmers reading-course, Nature-study, elementary agriculture in the public schools and other efforts to serve the man who tills the soil. It is an expression of a general movement which aims to democracise agricultural teaching. This book is an attempt to set forth the important facts about the soil in a plain and untechnical manner. It is not a contribution to agricultural science, but an interpretation of it a new presentation of what is already known. S. W. FLETCHER. Agricultural College, Michigan, October 30, 1906.
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330510712
ISBN 13: 9781330510711
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 532
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Soils, How to Handle and Improve Them (Classic Reprint)

S. W. Fletcher

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ISBN 10 : 1330510712 ISBN 13 : 9781330510711

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Gain insight into the nature and character of soil, its composition, and the countless ways it underpins our lives. Many people may overlook the vast importance and complexity of soil, viewing it only as a superficial layer of earth, and may not realize it's an intricate, dynamic, and teeming ecosystem. This book shares the author's extensive soil knowledge, gained from years of studying and teaching horticulture at the Michigan Agricultural College. Intriguing topics discussed include soil builders like lichens and worms and the work of water in eroding and building soil. It delves into the nature and composition of soil, exploring the significance of its texture, weight, and the minerals it contains. There are fascinating insights into the relationship between soil and water, and the role of soil in promoting fertility. Tillage, an essential agricultural practice, is explored, and the book uncovers its impact on weeds, water retention, and soil fertility. The author draws on expert opinions from soil scientists across the United States to provide valuable regional perspectives on topics such as irrigation, drainage, green manuring, and the use of commercial fertilizers. The wisdom contained within this classic text has stood the test of time, providing valuable guidance that will help modern readers maximize soil health and productivity while protecting it from erosion and depletion for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330510711_0

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