A manure is "a substance of designed to supply one or more of the essential constituents of plant food and, where necessary, to improve the physical condition of the soil to which it is applied". The essential constituents of plant food must contain these elements—carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur, lime, magnesia, iron and probably silicon, chlorine, sodium, calcium, zinc and [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Benefits of Using Green Manures 2. Place in Farming System 3. Green Manures in Agroforestry 4. Management of Green Manuring 5. The Choice of Green Manure. Contents: Benefits of Using Green Manures Place in Farming System Green Manures in Agroforestry Management of Green Manuring The Choice of Green Manure 1. Benefits of [...]
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 [...]