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You Can Help With Less Fertilizers, November, 1974

 File — Box: University of Jammu, Department of Botany Library, Almirah 20, Shelf 3
Identifier: AR-003-0024

Scope and Contents

This pamphlet advises farmers on reducing chemical fertilizer use by incorporating organic manures and legume-based crop rotation. It explains how rhizobia bacteria in legumes naturally fix nitrogen, and offers tips on composting, green manuring, and using fertilizers efficiently like split application, soil testing, and mixing with neem cake to boost yield while preserving soil health. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Dates

  • Creation: November, 1974

Creator

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Full Extent

8.0 Sheets ; 21.2 x 13.8 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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