Land Problems and National Welfare 



that 25s. per acre is saved. 



This artificial manuring consists of 4 cwt. 

 mineral superphosphate and ij cwt. nitrate of 

 soda. 



Mr. Prout ploughs largely by steam and keeps 

 no stock save eleven horses for farm work. He 

 puts his cost of production as follows : — 



35 bushels of wheat at 31s. gd. per quarter £Q) 18 10 



2 loads of straw at 25s. ... ... ... 2 10 o 



Total 9 8 10 



Deduct cost of cultivation ... ... ... 680 



Net profit per acre £■>, o 10 



80 



