The various components of integrated nutrient management are: 1. Organic Manures 2. Green Manures 3. Green Leaf Manures 4. Biofertilizers 5. Fertilizers. Component # 1. Organic Manures: Organic manures are the by-products of farming and allied industries derived from plant and animal sources. Application of 30 to 50 per cent of total nutrients in the […]
Integrated Nutrient Management of Soil
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How to Control Soil Erosion?
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In this article we will discuss about how to control soil erosion. Contents: Introduction to Soil Erosion Planning for Erosion Control Principles of Erosion Control Approaches to Erosion Control Technological Interventions for Soil and Moisture Conservation Principles of Water and Wind Erosion Control Introduction to Soil Erosion: Erosion is derived from the Latin word erodere; […]
How to Evaluate Soil Fertility? | Soil Management
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Productivity of crops depends on adequate supply of nutrients from the soil. Generally, the quantity of nutrients removed by the crop (nutrient uptake) is much greater than the quantity of applied nutrients resulting in poor fertility status of soils. Hence, to improve the fertility status of soil and to sustain the productivity of crops, soil […]