Krishak-translation
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Introductory notes
"Krishak" was a monthly journal published by the Indian Gardening Association from Calcutta. The journal patronised by the Bengal Government focused on news and practices pertaining to agriculture and farming. The Journal was edited by Nagendranath Swarnakar, a former professor of Mathematics at the City College, Calcutta. The selections for this file have been made from the journal's 6th Volume and 5th issue, which was published in September, 1905.
The following excerpts have been selected from three advertisements that were published in the issue of the journal. Two of these advertisements were published by two companies selling fertilizer, while the third one was promoting a newly developed husking pedal. These advertisements give a picture of the modern agricultural techniques which were being innovated in the early 20th Century to counteract various impediments in the cultivation process.
Selection details
The following excerpts have been selected from three advertisements that were published in the issue of the journal. Two of these advertisements were published by two companies selling fertilizer, while the third one was promoting a newly developed husking pedal. These advertisements give a picture of the modern agricultural techniques which were being innovated in the early 20th Century to counteract various impediments in the cultivation process.
1. Husking Pedal. Recipient of Patent from the Government.
Registration and Patent Number- 235, Year- 1903
Only one person is enough to run this husking pedal.
The husking pedal can perform all the processes involved in husking of paddy crop.
The weight of the pedal can be altered and hence it can be run by anybody from an young girl to an adult man.
The husking pedal only occupies an area of 3 sq. ft. A separate room for husking is not essential and the husking pedal can be easily shifted from one place to another.
The pedal can be produced by a village carpenter easily with a few pieces of sturdy and robust woods and a few rows of iron.
For the benefit of the ryots of the country, the patent and the design of the pedal is available at one rupees. The price of a readymade husking medal is Rs 20. The cost of transportation is separate .
The details of a spinning wheel for producing for producing more yarns will soon be published.
2. Easier Way of Producing Abundant Crops.
| Produced without Fertilizer. | Per Bigh | 267 Pineapple |
| Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid and Potash | Produced with the help of Fertilizer | 1190 Pineapple per bigha. |
Like animals, plants too have their own food. Potash is an essential food for plants. Mixing Potash with Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid, produces a fertilizer that is conducive for production of crops, flowers and fruits.
Jute, Paddy, Sugarcane, Tobacco, Potato, Coffee, Banana, Berry, Mango, Coconut, Guava, Breadfruit, Papaya, Gram, Rose, Jasmine etc.
Fertilizers for producing all the above products and other information will be available in the following address-
The Agriculture Office of the Potash Syndicate.
Post Box No.-319, Calcutta
3. Fertilizer! Fertilizer! Fertilizer!
High quality fertilizer. A little amount of fertilizer is good enough for the field. Can be used in cultivation of flower, fruits and vegetables. The fertilizers have received many good reviews. Cost of a small can including postage- ।।৯০. Price of a big can including postage ১। ০ আনা ।.
ব্যবহারের প্রণালী টিন সহ পাইবেন ।
3.1. Bone dust
Very fine dust
Good fertilizer for crops and vegetables. Per Mon Rs.3. Half Mon Re.1. 10 seers- 1. 5seers ।।৯০. Packing and postal charges included.