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Article: Maize growth, yield and soil nutrient changes with N-enriched organic fertilizers.(Report)
- Article from:
- African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
- Article date:
- January 1, 2009
- Author:
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INTRODUCTION
Maintenance of high crop yields under intensive cultivation is possible only through the use of fertilizers. The use of inorganic fertilizers has not been helpful as it is associated with increased soil acidity and nutrient imbalance [1]. Inorganic fertilizers are usually not available and are always rather expensive for the low-income, small-scale farmers. Organic manures, such as cow dung; poultry manure and crop residues can be used as an alternative for the inorganic fertilizers. The need to use renewable forms of energy has revived the use of organic fertilizers worldwide. Nutrients contained in organic manures are released more slowly and are ...
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Article: INVESTORS INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY OF ORGANIC ...
Indonesian Commercial Newsletter;
June 24, 1991 ;
700+ words
... ... Indonesian industry of organic fertilizers is already capable of producing ... APPI), the industry of organic fertilizers presently includes 9 medium ... The domestic industry of organic fertilizers seems to be quite attractive ...
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