The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . ry cows orsilage:—I bushel rye; ^ bushel dun peas; 7 lbs. golden vetch; and\ bushel of barley or white oats. In many cases double the amount of rye and peas is sown on richland. The peas are sown broadcast, and the rye, vetches, and oats, orbarley drilled in to a depth of not more than 2 inches. A mixtureof half-and-half i)one dust and superphosphate, at the rate of 60 acre, with 20 lbs. of blood manure or sulphate of ammonia isadvisable, particularly on long-cultivated paddocks or poor land. Ifthe soil is deficient in lime, and,
The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . ry cows orsilage:—I bushel rye; ^ bushel dun peas; 7 lbs. golden vetch; and\ bushel of barley or white oats. In many cases double the amount of rye and peas is sown on richland. The peas are sown broadcast, and the rye, vetches, and oats, orbarley drilled in to a depth of not more than 2 inches. A mixtureof half-and-half i)one dust and superphosphate, at the rate of 60 acre, with 20 lbs. of blood manure or sulphate of ammonia isadvisable, particularly on long-cultivated paddocks or poor land. Ifthe soil is deficient in lime, and, in addition, of a heavv character, 10cwt. of gypsum (sulphate of lime) or Thomas phosphate in lieu of boneand super, will be found suitable. Quicker results are obtained if manuresare applied three to four w-eeks before seed is sown. Care shouldbe taken to sow the mixture while the land is still warm in order togive the crop a good start before the cold weather sets in. The advan-tages connected with the sowing of this combination of crops are CHINESE MILLET GROWN AT NYAH. In the first place a larger body of feed is produced as compared withseparate seedings. The peas and vetches being legumes supply nitrogenin excess of their own requirements for the rye, oats, or barley, and thelatter then naturally make greater growth. A better balance ration is also secured, as the legumes supply alarger proportionate amount of protein, which element of food providesa larger milk supply or induces a better growth in lambs The ryeand barley provide the carbohydrates which make for the fats and thewarmth necessary to animal life. The rye, peas, and vetches are useful rotation crops, the formerowing to its greater rooting system, leaving more decaying organic matterin the soil than any of the other cereals, thus supplying humus. Whileall three have the effect of leaving the soil in better condition so far asavailable nitrogen is concerned for following crops. Instances are on record
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