Agricultural practices are increasingly leaning towards committing to a sustainable environment. In light of this, organic farming has become acceptable to many farmers. Many are practicing environmental- friendly practices such as using organic liquid fertilizer instead of the synthetic alternative. The misuse and abuse of synthetic fertilizers is responsible for many of the health problems […]
Tag: Nutrients
How to Improve the Quality of Your Soil
Soil is important, whether you’re growing prize winning roses, landscape shrubs or your own fruit trees. All need to be in the right type of soil to get the nutrient they need. Even beginners can improve the quality of the soil in the garden. All you need to do is follow these simple steps: 1. […]
The Top 7 Benefits of Composting
The impact of human activities on the environment is rapidly changing. One such activity gaining much attention is waste disposal. A lot of waste products go to landfills despite constituting a reasonable fraction of organic matter, such as paper materials, food wastes, and pet droppings. The new preferred way to dispose of organic waste is […]
Things You Should Know About the Different Uses of Biochar
Biochar is a carbon-rich, fine-grained residue which can be produced either by ancient techniques (such as covering burning biomass with soil and allowing it to smoulder) or state-of-the-art modern biomass pyrolysis processes. Combustion and decomposition of woody biomass and agricultural residues results in the emission of a large amount of carbon dioxide. Biochar can store […]
Different Strategies in Composting
Composting can be categorized into different categories depending on the nature of decomposition process. The three major segments of composting are anaerobic composting, aerobic composting, and vermicomposting. In anaerobic composting, the organic matter is decomposed in the absence of air. Organic matter may be collected in pits and covered with a thick layer of soil and […]
How Do You Know if a Supplement is Good Quality?
Many various nutritional supplements are available on the market today. People often seek out supplements to live a healthier lifestyle, but the process can be complicated and challenging because so many options are available. Supplements are an essential part of the diet for many people who are deficient in specific nutrients. People may not realize […]