Fertilizers are substances added to soil to enhance the growth of plants and improve soil quality.
They contain essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that plants need to thrive.
Organic fertilizers are made from natural sources, such as compost, manure, and bone meal.
Inorganic fertilizers, also known as synthetic fertilizers, are made from chemical compounds.
The use of fertilizers can increase crop yields and improve the nutritional value of plants, but overuse can
lead to environmental problems such as pollution and soil degradation.
Technique
There are various techniques used to apply fertilizers, such as broadcasting, banding, and foliar spraying.
Broadcasting involves spreading fertilizer over a large area and is commonly used in agriculture.
Banding involves placing fertilizer in a concentrated band near the plant roots.
Foliar spraying involves spraying fertilizer directly on the leaves of a plant.
Precision fertilization is a technique that uses sensors and mapping technology to target specific areas of a
field with the right amount of fertilizer.
No-till farming is a technique that reduces soil erosion and retains nutrients by leaving crop residue on the
field instead of tilling the soil.
