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Benefits of using biofertilizer in agriculture

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When we talk about organic farming, the term biofertilizer always comes in mind because the usage of these fertilizers is one of the largest parts of organic farming practices. Microorganism based fertilizers are highly used in modern day farming due to the advantages it offers to farmers. Here are few benefits of using biofertilizer in agriculture- Biofertilizers are highly affordable as compared to same amount of synthetic fertilizers. Middle range and low income farmers can easily afford it. These fertilizers reduce the dependence upon petroleum based chemical fertilizers which are really expensive to buy and high demand drives up the price beyond the reach of small farmers. In such conditions, a cheaper and easy to use biofertilizer is a good alternative.    Biofertilizers are environment friendly which is the main reason to prefer them as a supplement to chemical fertilizer. It helps to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers which have negative effects in the environment....

Organic Plant Growth Fertilizers

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Producing crops for food and fodder is no easy. It requires a series of tasks from ploughing the field to sowing, watering and several other things. Before everything takes place, farmers need to ensure that the soil is fine enough for cultivation. It means the soil must have the essential nutrients and organic matter in the soil for fertility. If it lacks the essential nutrients, productivity is severely affected. If the soil lacks the organic matter, it can be applied externally to soils to improve fertility, plant vigor and produce quality as well as the yield. Organic based fertilizers are quite popular for the purpose in both organic and conventional agriculture. Organic based plant growth fertilizers usually have three product categories: fertilizers, mineral fertilizers and soil improvers. Fertilizers have the main function to provider nutrients in organic forms from organic materials from plants and animals. Organo-mineral fertilizer includes complex formulations of one or...

How to Stimulate Plant Root Growth?

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Roots are essential or plants for several reasons: Strong and healthy roots help anchor the plant in place so that it can resist strong wind, high water flow, mudflow etc. A healthy root system is also essential for plants to ensure enough supply of water, oxygen and nutrients from the soil. Actually, roots help these things move up through the plant to stem, leaves, and blooms. In leaves, water and minerals are utilized to produce food for the plant.   Roots also secrete the compounds that impact microorganisms in the soil. These microorganisms help protect the plant for diseases and also facilitate absorption of nutrients from the soil. So important for plants, roots must be taken care of well in order to ensure a healthy growth. To make this happen, cultivators can use plant root development fertilizer and several other organic products that enhance growth with enough nutrient supply. Here’s how to ensure root growth with simple methods: Hormones Like humans, plants also ...