#SOIL FERTILITY

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How is the S M Sehgal Foundation helping farmers boost their soil fertility?

Agriculture Development Program enhances sustainable livelihoods in India by empowering farmers, including women, with knowledge of advanced agricultural practices and modern technologies that boost crop productivity, conserve water, and enhance soil fertility.

[mbiometer]

5 Natural and Effective Ways to Increase Soil Fertility

It may take some extra effort to increase soil fertility naturally, but using these natural soil-boosting methods is well worth it. You will have larger yields and healthier, more fruitful plants if you maintain the fertility of your soil with sustainable methods like mulching and composting. For more visit https://mbiometer.blogspot.com/2024/05/5-natural-and-effective-ways-to.html

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Biochar gives soil a healthy boost - Futurity

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Global Nutrient Recycling Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Increasing Focus on Sustainable Agriculture

The global Nutrient Recycling Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4.98 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.

A) Market Overview: The Nutrient Recycling Market involves the recovery and reuse of essential nutrients from various waste sources, such as wastewater, agriculture waste, and food waste. This process helps in reducing the environmental impact of nutrient pollution and plays a significant role in achieving sustainable agriculture. The market offers various products and technologies that enable efficient extraction of nutrients and their conversion into valuable fertilizers. The need for nutrient recycling products and technologies arises from the growing global population and the increasing demand for food. Traditional farming practices lead to the depletion of nutrients from the soil, resulting in lower crop yields and reduced soil fertility. Nutrient recycling solutions provide an effective way to replenish nutrients in the soil and enhance agricultural productivity.

B) Market Key Trends: One key trend observed in the Nutrient Recycling Market is the adoption of innovative technologies for nutrient recovery. Companies are investing in research and development activities to develop advanced methods that can efficiently extract nutrients from waste streams and convert them into high-quality fertilizers. For example, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. has developed a proprietary technology that recovers phosphorus from municipal wastewater and converts it into Crystal Green®, a slow-release fertilizer. This innovative technology not only reduces the environmental impact of nutrient pollution but also provides a sustainable source of phosphorus for agricultural use. Similar advancements are being made by other key players in the market, such as Nutrient Recovery & Upcycling LLC, Cambi AS, AgriProtein Holdings Ltd., and Anuvia Plant Nutrients.

C) PEST Analysis: Political: Governments worldwide are implementing regulations and policies to promote sustainable agriculture practices and reduce nutrient pollution. For instance, the European Union has set limits on the use of chemical fertilizers and encourages the adoption of nutrient recycling technologies. Economic: Increasing concerns about food security and the need for efficient resource utilization are driving the demand for nutrient recycling solutions. These solutions help in reducing fertilizer costs and improving crop yields, thereby providing economic benefits to farmers. Social: There is a growing awareness among consumers about the environmental impact of conventional farming practices. As a result, there is a rising demand for sustainably produced food, which drives the adoption of nutrient recycling technologies in the agriculture industry. Technological: Advancements in technology have led to the development of innovative nutrient recovery and recycling techniques. These technologies enable efficient extraction of nutrients from various waste sources and their conversion into valuable fertilizers, promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

D) Key Takeaways: - The global Nutrient Recycling Market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period, due to increasing focus on sustainable agriculture. - North America is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, driven by strict environmental regulations and initiatives promoting nutrient recycling in countries like the United States. - Key players operating in the global Nutrient Recycling Market include Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc., Nutrient Recovery & Upcycling LLC, Cambi AS, AgriProtein Holdings Ltd., Anuvia Plant Nutrients, and more. These companies are actively engaged in research and development activities to develop advanced nutrient recovery technologies and expand their market presence. Overall, the Nutrient Recycling Market holds significant potential for sustainable agriculture practices and offers promising opportunities for companies operating in this space. The adoption of nutrient recycling solutions can help address the challenges of nutrient pollution, enhance soil fertility, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the agriculture industry.

[kisanofindia]

जानिए, क्यों अनुपम है बायोचार (Biochar) यानी मिट्टी को उपजाऊ बनाने की घरेलू और वैज्ञानिक विधि?

मिट्टी की सेहत सँवारने वाला, सबसे सस्ता और आसानी से बनने वाला टॉनिक है बायोचार

बायोचार के इस्तेमाल से मिट्टी के गुणों में सुधार का सीधा असर फसल और उपज में नज़र आता है। इससे किसानों की रासायनिक खाद पर निर्भरता और खेती की लागत घटती है। लिहाज़ा, बायोचार को किसानों की आमदनी बढ़ाने का आसान और अहम ज़रिया माना गया है।

हरित क्रान्ति में भले ही रासायनिक खाद और कीटनाशकों की अहम भूमिका रही हो, लेकिन ये निर्विवाद है कि इससे भूमि की उर्वरा शक्ति का पतन और पर्यावरण प्रदूषित हुआ। इसीलिए विकसित देशों में रासायनिक उपायों को अपनाकर उपजायी गयी फसलों से सख़्त परहेज़ करना शुरू कर दिया। दरअसल, रासायनिक उपायों ने मिट्टी की उत्पादकता को टिकाऊ नहीं बनाया। तभी तो इसकी ज़रूरत हमेशा पड़ने लगी।

रसायनों के दुष्प्रभाव से बचने के लिए जहाँ एक ओर परम्परागत, प्राकृतिक या जैविक खेती की ओर लौटने पर ज़ोर दिया जाने लगा, वहीं ऐसे प्राकृतिक उपायों को पहचानने की ज़रूरत थी जो किसान और पर्यावरण, सभी के अनुकूल हो।

इन्हीं उद्देश्यों की तलाश में वैज्ञानिकों ने बीती सदी के सातवें दशक में ये साबित किया कि मिट्टी में कार्बनिक पदार्थों की प्रचुरता से ही उसकी उर्वरा शक्ति क़ायम रह सकती है, क्योंकि इन्हीं कार्बनिक पदार्थों से मिट्टी में उसे उपजाऊ बनाने वाले उन सूक्ष्म जीवों की मात्रा बढ़ती है जो अन्ततः फसल को पोषक तत्व मुहैया करवाते हैं। इन्हीं चुनौतियों से उबरने के लिए वैज्ञानिकों ने ‘बायोचार’ विकसित किया जो सही मायने में ‘हींग लगे न फिटकरी, रंग भी चोखा होय’ जैसा उपाय है।

बायोचार बनाने से धरती पर मौजूद अथाह बायोमास का भी बेहतरीन इस्तेमाल हो जाता है और पर्यावरण संरक्षण में मदद मिलती है। क्योंकि बायोमास के अपघटन या सड़ने से भारी मात्रा में जहरीली ग्रीनहाउस गैसें वायुमंडल में घुलती हैं और ‘ग्लोबल वार्मिंग’ का सबब बनती हैं।

क्या है बायोचार?

बायोचार यानी ‘जैविक चारकोल’ का नाता ‘बायो फ़र्टिलाइज़र’ और ‘चारकोल’ से है। बायोचार, एक बेहद सस्ती, घरेलू और वैज्ञानिक तकनीक है जिससे किसी भी तरह की मिट्टी के उपजाऊपन को दशकों और यहाँ तक कि सदियों के लिए बढ़ाया जा सकता है। दरअसल, मिट्टी प्राकृतिक रूप से लगातार पोषक तत्व प्रदान करने वाले सूक्ष्म जीवों को ‘बायोफ़र्टिलाइज़र’ कहते हैं और कार्बन की अत्यधिक मात्रा वाले पदार्थ या लकड़ी के कोयले को ‘चारकोल’ कहते हैं। दोनों शब्दों के शुरुआती अक्षरों ‘बायो’ और ‘चार’ को जोड़ने से ‘बायोचार’ (बायो+चार) शब्द बना है।

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Soil testing lab

Contact us for any type of soil testing to determine your soil's existing fertility and health.

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It's so weird to be reading about invertebrates and seeing termites presented in a positive light (because they're soil engineers)

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9 ways agro chemicals can increase your productivity

Agrochemicals aid in boosting agro commodity output by protecting crops against insects, rodents, fungi, weeds, and other pests. They have been applied recklessly due to their advantages, which raises concerns about their use. They are necessary to agriculture in order to maintain production, though, as both the population and the demand for food are rising exponentially. Therefore, in order to encourage the responsible use of agrochemicals, a policy for their management must be put into place. Also you can reach out to PL Global Impex Pte Ltd. will help you out by providing you with the best possible guidance

1. Plant Early, Plant Effectively

The most crucial aspect of planting is frequently selecting the best time to do it. Start planting as soon as your soil is ready if you want to increase agro commodity yields. You can test your soil to determine whether it is ready for planting. Even though modern hybrid seeds provide a product that is more sustainable. It is still crucial to know if your field is ready for early planting. By utilizing unforeseen early favorable soil conditions, planting early can boost yields.

2. Practice Seasonal Soil Rotation

Understanding how planting repeating crops might impact your overall agro commodity production is crucial when planting season after season. It has been established that planting corn in successive years is less effective for achieving optimal yields. This means that planting corn on corn can only take place when your soil is sufficiently robust or when your property is not very large. If neither is available to you, you might want to think about planting alternate crops, like soybeans, every other year. By growing a different crop every few years, you can diversify the needs your soil faces. Crops like dal and rice as a result not only yield more but also continue to produce year after year.

3. Know The Yield Potential

Planning your seeds and crossing your fingers is not enough; you must always be aware of the possibility for growth in your field. When estimating yield potential, it’s critical to be aware of the crops you’re planting and the seeds you’re utilizing like dal and rice. The prospective yield of their seeds is often predicted by crop growers. Knowing this will make it easier to control your expectations as well as determine whether or not your yield potential corresponds to your actual production.

4. Always Scout Your Fields

You might get the best tips for increasing agro commodity yields by exploring your fields on foot. This will offer you a chance to evaluate the state of the soil, see any emerging weeds, and make sure your crops are developing healthily. When you are moving through your crops quickly, there is a lot you could overlook, therefore stopping and inspecting them is a crucial step toward a higher crop output.

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Leaching may then remove these ions from the upper soil layers, leaving a more acidic soil.

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

[sciencedomain2022]

Effect of Irrigation and Fertigation Levels on Soil Fertility and Yield of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.)

Points: To concentrate on the impact of various water system and fertigation levels as well as their Indeterminate on soil ripeness, supplement take-up, and natural product yield of watermelon.

Concentrate on Design: Strip-plot plan.

Spot and Duration of Study: A field try was led at the Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola throughout the mid year season 2018-19 and 2019-2020.

System: Two elements of water system and fertigation and three levels in each variable and the nine blends of water system and fertigation levels were considered in contrast to the dirt richness, supplement take-up, and organic product yield of watermelon.

Results: The outcomes uncovered that the dirt pH was decreased while the natural carbon content expanded with an expansion in fertigation levels. By and large, pooled mean uncovered that accessible nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) were higher by 4.8, 16.9, and 4.5%, separately, in F1 (125% RDF through fertigation) more than F3 (75% RDF through fertigation) and essentially greatest accessibility was seen under the treatment mix of I2F1. The take-up of N, P, and K under I1 (100 percent of water system water prerequisite (IWR)) and F1 were expanded by around 12 and 22, 27 and 21, and 32 and 31% over that of water system level I3 (60% IWR) and fertigation level F3, separately. The pooled information of organic product yield uncovered that the I2 (80% IWR) water system level and F1 fertigation level had 35.39 and 36% higher natural product yield of watermelon when contrasted with I3 and F3, individually. Among the different water system and fertigation levels, an essentially most extreme organic product yield of watermelon was seen under I2F1, trailed by I2F2.

End: The review exhibited the predominance of consolidating water system and fertigation blend of I2F1 for further developing soil fruitfulness and watermelon yield, possibly setting aside to 20% of water system water.

See the Link here: journalijpss.com

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Dependency of Evaporation and Class A Pan Coefficient on Meteorological Parameters

Abstract

The relation of evaporation deriving meteorological parameters particularly wind speed, solar radiation and vapor pressure deficit with evaporation schemes namely Class A pan evaporation (Ep), potential evapotranspiration (PET) and reference evapotranspiration (ETo) at Tharandt, Germany for the summer half-year of 2004-2013 was investigated. PET was calculated using three methods: 1. Haude (2005), 2. Wendling (1991), 3. Penman (1963); whereas, ETo was calculated according to Food and Agricultural Organization-Penman Monteith method. The results showed that the evaporatin schemes were mainly driven by solar radiation (R2 ≥ 0.69, RMSE ≤ 0.76mm d-1) and vapor pressure deficit (R2 ≥ 0.53, RMSE ≤ 0.92mm d-1). The effect of wind speed at 2m in deriving the evaporation schemes was negligibly small (R2 < 0.12). An equation is derived for estimation of Ep from measured meteorological parameters alone which makes this study special. In another scenario, Class A pan coefficient (Kp) which is the ratio of ETo and Ep had shown good correlation with Ep only (R2 = 0.50, RMSE = 0.19, n = 1483). The correlation of Kp with ETo, shortwave radiation, wind speed at 2m, vapor pressure deficit, relative air humidity, and air temperature was too low (R2 < 0.1).

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Phosphate ions (H2PO2-) may bind to soil particles containing aluminum or iron because the positively charged iron and aluminum ions (Fe2+, Fe3+, and Al3+) are associated with hydroxyl ion (OH-) groups that are exchanged for phosphate.

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.