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Elements of Scientific Agriculture

Elements of Scientific Agriculture

Elements of Scientific Agriculture

John Pitkin Norton's is a comprehensive guide to the basic elements of scientific agriculture. The notes contain all the major detail related to the organic and inorganic contents of the plant, characteristics of soil, and manures. Besides, it also deals with the utilization of crops as feed to animals along with structure of milk and other dairy products. It is, therefore, for people who are interested in scientific technology behind agricultural practice, as this resource will provide a more comprehensive view on how contributing factors go into effective crop production and sustainability.

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