New Tractors and Methods of Cultivation in the Philippine Cane Fields

Year Published
1928

New Tractors and Methods of Cultivation in the Philippine Cane Fields

Vitt, G.N.  1928. In deciding to take a definite steps toward lower production costs and in increase of yield per hectare, together with promulgation of multiple ratoon crops, the Sugar Planters’ Association of Bais and Tanjay imported a new type of “Caterpillar” tractors and implements. Experiments in plowing heavy, black and wet gumbo soil were conducted and were highly successful. New Tractors and Methods of Cultivation in the Philippine Cane Fields. Sugar News 9:136-142.