Abstract

                                The production of more FOOD in India is perhaps the most discussed question now by Governinent, the Press and the Public alike. Extensive" and "Intensive cultivations" are suggested, but, as the scope for the former is limited, the latter is obviously the more important method, and again, out of the various means suggested such as use of good seod, proper cultivation, judicious manuring etc. in intensive cultivation, the greatest emphasis is laid on manuring. Propaganda is being done by the Agricultural Department, on the proper conservation of organic manures as well as the extensive use of fertilisers. Under these circumstances, it will be interesting to know the effect of the various manures and fertilisers under Indian conditions on the important food crops,

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