The half field method of grass manurial trials
Abstract
In practical agriculture it is essential when making investigations
and experiments to keep in mind the need of the farmer: i.e. -
that the investigations and experiments be conducted in such a way that
truly sound and reliable results may be secured. If the information
given to the farmer is misleading, i.e. the experiment or investigation
fails to obtain the truth, then the farmer who heeds erroneous instructions
must lose accordingly.
The object of this article is to criticise the half field method
of conducting manurial trials on grass. The advantages of the method
are mentioned, and a scheme suggested to supplement it so that reliable
information might be obtained.... [Show full abstract]
Keywords
research methods; grass manurial trials; pasture; fertiliserFields of Research
070107 Farming Systems ResearchDate
1931Type
Conference Contribution - Published (Conference Paper)Collections
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