Story: Superphosphate

Granulated superphosphate

Granulated superphosphate

A sample of granulated superphosphate is being inspected from the granulator. Granulated superphosphate allows more accurate spreading and reduces fertiliser being lost as wind-blown dust.

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Photograph by David Vernon

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Arthur Duncan, 'Superphosphate - New Zealand superphosphate', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/15573/granulated-superphosphate (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Arthur Duncan, published 24 Nov 2008