Upload NowThis article throws light upon the top six methods used for the application of fertilizer to soil. The methods are: 1. Broadcasting 2. Placement 3. In Situ Application 4. Foliar Application 5. Starter Solutions 6. Irrigation Water/Fertigation. Method # 1. Broadcasting: The fertilizer is spread all over the field with a view to distributing the […]
Application of Fertilizer to Soil: 6 Methods
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Responses of Crop to Micro-Nutrients
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After reading this article you will learn about the responses of crops to micro-nutrients. In India most soils are widely deficient with zinc, boron and molybdenum to the level of about 40-50; 60 and 60-70% respectively out of other lesser magnitude of deficient micro-nutrients like Fe, Mn and Cu. Therefore, an emphasis is to be […]
Short Notes on Customized Fertilizer
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This article provides a short note on customized fertilizer. Customized fertilizer [Manufacture basically involves mixing and crushing of urea, DAP, MOP, ZnS, bentonite sulphur and boron granules for obtaining the desired proportion of N, P, K, S and micro-nutrients. The mixture is subjected to steam injection, drying, sieving and cooling, so as to get a […]