One of the earliest mechanised fertiliser distributors was the spreader box. This had a reciprocating perforated plate through which the fertiliser would fall. It provided a very uniform distribution, but the rate of progress was limited by the width of the spreader.
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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
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AANR 6329 52 K5,834
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