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Green Manures: Features, Benefits & Limitations | Agriculture

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characteristics of Green Manure 2. Suitable Crops for Green Manuring 3. Benefits of Green Manuring 4. Limitations of Green Manure Crops 5. Green Manure Crops in Rotation 6. Pest Management Benefits of Green Manure Crops. Contents: Characteristics of Green Manure Suitable Crops for Green Manuring Benefits of Green Manuring Limitations of Green [...]

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Composting: Importance, Application and Operation | Agriculture

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Organic Composts 2. Composting 3. Importance 4. Method of Spreading 5. Classification 6. Method of Operation. Organic Composts: Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. It is a composition; a mixture to fertilize with a mixture of decaying [...]

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How to Build a Compost Heap? | Organic Farming | Agriculture

The following article will guide you about how to build and manage a compost heap. Building a Compost Heap: Size of the Compost Heap: A good basic size for a compost heap is 2 to 2.5 metres (about 6.5 to 8 feet) wide and 1.5 and 2 metres (about 5 to 6.5 feet) high. If the heap is too broad [...]

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