Maintenance phosphorus and sulphur for pastures : progress report

PASTURE IMPROVEMENT has been based on topdressing with superphosphate, which supplies sulphur as well as phosphorus. In the past, all the benefit due to superphosphate was attributed to the phosphorus. It is only in recent years that the importance of the sulphur has been appreciated

Soil and plant analysis : a guide to fertilizer usage

Soil and plant analysis can be used to identify problems in soils, diagnose nutrient deficiencies and as a guide to fertiliser usage. Soil testing is particularily useful where large amounts of phosphorus and potassium are leached or removed from the paddock in hay or silage. Actual rates of fertiliser can only be recommended from soil testing and only in conjunction with additional biological and economic information

Rates of superphosphate for cereal grain production in the under 20 inch rainfall areas

EVERY year farmers use large quantities of superphosphate with cereal crops to overcome the inherent phosphate deficiency of West Australian soils. The increase in the average rate used by farmers reflects the increasing amount of new land being cropped. Good seasons and favourable economic conditions may also have influenced super rates

PASOKification: Fall of the European Center Left or a Transformation of the System

The party systems of Europe since 1945 have been defined by the division between one large center-left and one large center-right party with usually smaller parties of the center, left, or right. However, in the 21st century and especially since 2010, the center-left has seen its support plunge across Europe with a few notable exceptions. The Socialist Party of France in 2017 held the presidency and controlled the National Assembly. Nevertheless, not even three years later, the party is on the verge of extinction and beset by numerous splits. The Social Democratic Party of Germany has seen its support plunge and is faces challenges from the left by the Greens and the right by the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The question is then what explains this rapid and sometimes very sudden decline. Is there a longer-term shift in European party systems away from larger center-left parties to new alternatives, or is there another explanation? This article proposes that changing values have resulted in further political polarization. Voters are now concerned with identity and immigration issues, while materialist values have been deemphasized in recent years. Using a case study method, we analyze situations in Britain, France, Germany, and Italy and attempt to find common patterns and find answers to what is happening. We ultimately find that internal issues like lack of coherent messaging, poor leadership, and internal division have likely compounded the effects of political polarization and undermined the party\u27s efforts to restore their electoral prospects

Potassium deficiency in lupins : identification, rates, times and method of application

Large areas of sandplain soils north of Perth are low in potassium levels, and responses to applied potassium have been large for both sub. clover and grain lupins. This article indicates where potassium might be needed, and how to diagnose and overcome deficiencies in lupins

Superphosphate for wheatbelt pastures : rates of application

BECAUSE Western Australian soils are low in phosphorus, frequent applications of superphosphate are required for both crop and pasture production. The recommended rates are determined from the results of field experiments that test different quantities of super and measure the extra yield. This article discusses the recommended rates of superphosphate in relation to soil type and superphosphate history. Methods of application and time of topdressing are also discussed

Potassium for pastures

IVIany pastures in the south-west of Western Australia are deficient in potassium or need regular dressings for maximum growth. This article indicates areas and situations in which potassium might be needed, shows how deficiency is diagnosed and gives recommended rates of application

The phosphorus fertilisers : how they compare

ALTHOUGH \u27double\u27 or \u27concentrated\u27 superphosphate was first commercially manufactured in 1872 it was not until the 1950\u27s that it became a major commercial fertiliser. In 1965 it accounted for about 15 per cent, of the world production of phosphatic fertilisers

Can Nyan Cat Escape The Moon?

This paper discusses the possibility of Nyan Cat’s capabilities to escape the moon. The dimensions and nutritional values, provided by the Kellogg’s Company, of a Pop-Tart were used, and applied to the model of an average adult cat. It was concluded that Nyan Cat would not be able to escape from the moon. However, if the rainbow that he excretes has some magical powers that would provide him the extra 8.42x10^6J needed to escape the moon