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Story: Topdressing

Fertiliser blower

Fertiliser blower

The blower is mounted behind a hopper, and the reciprocating spout throws fertiliser sideways. Shown here in 1953, this was a convenient way to get fertiliser onto steep or otherwise inaccessible areas.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: AANR 6329 52 K5,767

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How to cite this page:

John Maber. 'Topdressing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/topdressing/3/2