Fertiliser Collection (#4)

Farmer spreading manure in an olive grove
Farmer spreading manure in an olive (Olea europaea) grove

Gardener applying potash fertiliser
Gardener using potash fertiliser on onion plants. Potash is the generic name for several inorganic crystalline plant fertilisers containing potassium (K)

Biochar plant growth, conceptual image
Biochar plant growth. Conceptual image of biochar (black) being used to enhance soil quality and promote plant growth (green shoot)

Blast at open-cast mine
Open cast mining. Explosion of blasting charges at an open cast mine. Carefully placed charges will break up a large volume of rock and push it away from the face so it is easier to remove

Rock mill at mine
Milling shop of a mine. The milling shop is where rock from the mine is crushed to form a powder-like material. This makes it easier to transport and process

Biochar lumps spelling out the word biochar. Biochar is a stable form of carbon produced by pyrolysis, the decomposition of organic material by heating

Spreading fertiliser
Fertilising. Tractor spreading fertiliser on a field. Photographed in Ostergotland, Sweden

Seaweeds
Assorted seaweeds. Seaweeds are often collected for use as a fertiliser as they are rich in nutrients, especially rarer nutrients such as iodine

Chincha (Guano) Islands
A view of Middle Island, from North Island, one of the three Chincha Islands, otherwise known as the Guano Islands. Lying about ninety miles from Peru

Superphosphate Poster
Superphosphates poster (fertiliser)

Compost / Wormery - closeup of worms amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable peelings cardboard
MAB-394 Compost / Wormery - closeup of worms amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable peelings cardboard and fruit peelings in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton

Mature compost full of red worms, UK - at base of compost bin made of recycled plastic in garden in Cotswolds, UK
MAB-39 Mature compost full of red worms UK Cotswolds, UK at base of compost bin made of recycled plastic in garden Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Digging out Guano / Peru
Guano mining operations: Chincha islands, Peru. The deposits of seabirds, named guano, were sought after as prized fertiliser in the nineteenth century

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"Fertiliser: Nurturing the Earth's Bounty Through Time and Techniques" From the picturesque fields of England to the coastal shores of Jersey, it has played a vital role in enhancing agricultural practices worldwide. In March, as spring breathes new life into arable lands, farmers embrace innovative methods to enrich their soil. The Valtra T151 tractor gracefully maneuvers across the English countryside, accompanied by a muck spreader diligently spreading nutrient-rich muck onto fertile fields. This symbiotic dance between man and machine ensures that every inch of land receives its fair share of nourishment. Meanwhile, the JCB Loadall telehandler takes center stage as it skillfully loads muck into another trusty muck spreader. Its purpose? To scatter this organic gold upon vast arable landscapes in England. The cycle continues as nature's bounty is returned to replenish what was once taken away. In an effort towards sustainability, composting becomes an art form in itself. A black plastic recycled composting bin teems with life - worms wriggling amidst a variety of kitchen waste; vegetable and fruit peelings intermingled with cardboard remnants. This harmonious blend transforms into rich humus that will breathe vitality back into our earth. Venturing beyond mainland Europe, we find ourselves at Le Hocq in Jersey where seaweed gathers on sandy shores like nature's gift from the sea. Harvested by diligent hands, this natural treasure holds within it essential nutrients that will fortify crops for seasons to come. Across continents and through time, technology evolves but remains rooted in tradition. The John Deere 8530 tractor proudly carries a Samson vacuum slurry tanker equipped with a slurry injector – injecting precious slurry deep within fields at Alunda, and is here that ancient wisdom meets modern efficiency for optimal growth potential. Nature often leaves behind enchanting traces even amidst abandonment; crystallised patterns grace abandoned ponds once used for disposal.