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Fertilisers In East Anglia

1952 , Great Yarmouth (Norfolk)

Cat no. 983

Promotional film made by Case and Steward, manufacturers of fertiliser products.

A ship unloads potash, an ingredient for granular compound fertiliser, at Great Yarmouth harbour and quay. Next, the interior of the stores where the Case and Steward fertiliser is mixed. Preparation of the fertiliser is shown in detail. It is bagged and stacked by forklift trucks. In the laboratory, samples are tested. Methods of moving fertiliser bags are demonstrated at an agricultural show and on the farm, including tractor mounted equipment. There is both liquid and solid fertiliser equipment. A description is given of the different fertilisers available and how they should be used. Sugar beet, carrots, potatoes and corn are shown, grown with and without fertiliser application. The final image is of Norwich castle.

Featured Buildings

Case and Steward Factory; Norwich Castle

Keywords

Agriculture; Fertilisers

Manifestations

Fertilisers In East Anglia

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