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Guide to Experiments in Progress - Softcover

County Demonstration Farm, Cockle Park, Near Morpeth, Season 1903

 
9781332219223: Guide to Experiments in Progress

Synopsis

In the late 19th century, Northumberland County Council secured a 400-acre farm for agricultural research and demonstrations. This book records the findings from the farm from its inception in 1896 until 1903. The author was the agricultural department of Durham College of Science, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The book provides a detailed account of ongoing experiments with various manures, crops, and soil treatments. Detailed tables present comparative data from the experiments in crop yield and animal weight gain on different treatments. The author provides expert insight, highlighting the value of scientific research in improving agricultural practices at the time. This book is a valuable primary source for agricultural historians and provides a snapshot of the efforts made to improve farming methods in the late 19th century.

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