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Fertilizer use by crop in South Africa
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Abstract
Preface
Abbreviations
2. Climate and agro-ecological zones
Cereals and oilseeds
Sugar cane
Horticultural and fruit crops
Fertilizer production
Fertilizer imports and exports
The use and value of manures
5. Fertilizer use, economics and distribution
Trends in fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer use by crop
Fertilizer use recommendations
Price trends
Fertilizer distribution and logistics
Infrastructure
Credit
Bibliography
Annex 1 - Fertilizer recommendations for sugar cane
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