Category Fertilizer Industry

FAQs in Zero-till Rice-Wheat Systems

1. What are the pre-requisites for obtaining higher yield in zero tillage system? For good crop stand in zero-till system, it is important that fields are properly levelled, kept weedfree, have sufficient soil moisture at planting time and the drill…

Fertilization – Manage Your Lawn

The quality of turf depends on color, density, and absence of insects and disease. Color has long been overrated as a standard for a quality lawn. In many cases, a normal high-quality color should not be dark green. This is…

Energy Conservation

High energy costs are an important concern that affect consumers and businesses alike. While they affect all Mississippians, they are of particular concern to farmers, homeowners and small businesses. It’s important to take steps to reduce expenses where possible. Extremely…

Organic Fertilizers: Bone Meal

Bone Meal is a good source of phosphorus. What is it?Bone Meal is a dry powder made from crushed and ground bones.  Typically, the source is bone from cattle processing plants.  The bones are generally cooked or steamed, dried, and…

Organic Fertilizers: Wood Ashes

Wood ash is a great source of Potassium. What is it? Wood ashes are the remains of fire consumed wood.  This is a fairly simple definition, but that’s what it is. When people understood the benefits of wood ash in…

Organic Fertilizers: Sawdust

Sawdust can often be easily found. What is it?Sawdust is the powdery by-product of cutting wood with a saw. Pretty simple really.What is the primary benefit?  Sawdust is a great source of organic matter for our fertilizer and our soil.…

What Works: Improving Health with Agriculture

In many rural areas, people are both sick and hungry. But some new agricultural projects worldwide are demonstrating that when supported properly, local farms and gardens can improve nutrition, health, and incomes of entire communities. In chapter 3 of State of the…

Flood Water Management under Rod-Kohi Areas

Introduction Rod-Kohi agriculture is a run-off farming system whereby flood water, rushing down as hill-torrents, is diverted into fields for crops production practiced over 2.0 Mha in four provinces of the country. Traditionally, flood water is not properly managed, resultinsg…