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A Pilot Scale Manufacture Of Chemical Fertilizer Using Locally Sourced Materials In Benin City, Nigeria, A C. Igboanugo Phd, J A. Ikimi May 2013

A Pilot Scale Manufacture Of Chemical Fertilizer Using Locally Sourced Materials In Benin City, Nigeria, A C. Igboanugo Phd, J A. Ikimi

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

Some concerns have been expressed in the past regarding the appropriate technology for small scale blending of inorganic fertilizers in Nigeria. This paper reports on the progress made in this regard. Some samples of basic and raw materials were subjected to proximate analysis. Then, a sample of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium – 15:15:15) fertilizer which was produced with the materials on a pilot pan granulator proved to be potent on maize plant and compares favorably with the performance of commercial fertilizers. Whereas the median growth features obtained from the commercial NPK fertilizer were 29.3cm, 14.3cm and 14, representing features …


Slides: Indian Water Rights, Robert T. Anderson Jun 2009

Slides: Indian Water Rights, Robert T. Anderson

Western Water Law, Policy and Management: Ripples, Currents, and New Channels for Inquiry (Martz Summer Conference, June 3-5)

Presenter: Robert T. Anderson, Native American Law Center, University of Washington Law School

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