Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Publication 611, Soil Fertility Handbook

The fundamentals of how nutrients behave in the soil and crops, in one handy reference!

Diagnose nutrient deficiencies (including colour photos)

Unlock the intricacies of soil tests and recommendations

Tailor your fertilizer program, including making the right blend

More than 90 tables and figures (25 of them brand new!)

For farmers and agronomists

Soil Fertility Handbook, Publication 611 (PDF - 6 MB)

Table of contents:

• Chapter 1 - The Nature of Soils and Soil Fertility
• Chapter 2 - Nutrients
• Chapter 3 - Soil pH, Liming and Acidification
• Chapter 4 - Sampling
• Chapter 5 - Soil, Plant Tissue and Manure Analysis
• Chapter 6 - Organic Nutrient Sources: Manure, Biosolids, Legumes
• Chapter 7 - Fertilizer Recommendations
• Chapter 8 - Fertilizer Materials, Blending and Application
• Appendices
• Nutrient Deficiencies
• Glossary

How to order the Soil Fertility Handbook

Publication 611, Order #109199, Price $20.00

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