Oil price and Taxes help organics
Have a look at the post on 26th April 2007.
Isn't it amazing how similar results can be reached from different angles?
I have had a lot of interest from farmers who use a lot of diesel and fertilizers derived from oil by-products since the dramatic price rises in the barrel price of oil.
In effect, taxes on fuel and the cost of inputs has made farmers think again about using these products. Farmers think through their wallets.
I was told recently that for a farmer to buy 10 bags of MAP (Mono-Ammonium Phosphate) he has to produce a ton (1000kg) of grain.
When ploughing with the massive tractors used today 2000 litres can be burned up each day by each such tractor. I fill my 2000 liter diesel tank once a year.
This will focus the minds of "progressive" farmers. "Progressive" means the bottom line only - usually.
Isn't it amazing how similar results can be reached from different angles?
I have had a lot of interest from farmers who use a lot of diesel and fertilizers derived from oil by-products since the dramatic price rises in the barrel price of oil.
In effect, taxes on fuel and the cost of inputs has made farmers think again about using these products. Farmers think through their wallets.
I was told recently that for a farmer to buy 10 bags of MAP (Mono-Ammonium Phosphate) he has to produce a ton (1000kg) of grain.
When ploughing with the massive tractors used today 2000 litres can be burned up each day by each such tractor. I fill my 2000 liter diesel tank once a year.
This will focus the minds of "progressive" farmers. "Progressive" means the bottom line only - usually.
posted by Roux Pecans: www.pecannuts.co.za | 9:33 am
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