scholarly journals Soil Fertility Management for Wildlife Food Plots

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl L. Mackowiak
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Soil Sampling ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Fertilizer Recommendations ◽  
Food Plots ◽  
Soil And Water

SL-248, 4-page illustrated fact sheet by C.L Mackowiak, includes sections on soil sampling, soil analyses, soil pH/liming, fertilizer recommendations, and organic fertilizers. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2007.

scholarly journals Evaluation De La Performance Des Pratiques De Gestion De La Fertilite Des Sols Dans Le Bassin De La Riviere Okpara Au Benin

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (33) ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
M.A. Akpo ◽  
A. Saidou ◽  
I. Balogoun ◽  
I. Yabi ◽  
L.B. Bio Bigou
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Yield Level

A good management of agricultural land based on scientific knowledge and farmer indigenuous knowledge is necessary to ensure sustainable agricultural production. Our research aims to evaluate the performance of farmers' strategies and improved soil fertility management practices in improving level of crop yields in the basin of the Okpara River in Benin. Surveys using semi-structured questionnaire were conducted from October 11 to November 30, 2015 on a sample of 1048 farmers belonging to socio-cultural groups Tchabè, Mahi, Ditamari, Lokpa, Bariba and Fulani. Informations collected concerned farmers' soil fertility management practices and soil fertility improvement strategies introduced by the extension services. Crop rotation, long term natural fallow, fallow with perennial crops especially cashew trees, cassava "fallow" and cereal and leguminuous intercropping (respectively 91.11; 41.66; 48.53; 54.61 and 86.25% of respondents) are endogenous soil fertility management practices. However, mineral and organic fertilizers (respectively 25.45 and 20.38% of respondents) are improved soil fertility management practices introduced. Generally 42% of respondent mentioned that indigenuous soil fertility management practices could improve only by 25% crop (especially maize) yield level against 98.5% of respondents who mentioned that improved soil fertility management practices could improve by 50% of the crop yield level. Considering the efficiency of these soil fertility management practices our study suggests some issues to be taken into account for better land management in the study area.

scholarly journals Response of Soil Chemical Properties to Rhizobium and Rock Phosphate Fertilizer Application under Green - Grams in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
F. K. Mbaka ◽  
H. O. Ndukhu ◽  
G. O. Oloo-Abucheli
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Rock Phosphate ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Rhizobium Inoculation ◽  
Fertility Management

Soil fertility decline is one of the major constraints in agricultural productivity. Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in legumes can offer a cost-effective and sustainable means towards soil fertility management. There is limited information on green-gram BNF enhancement through Rhizobium inoculation with rock phosphate fertilizer. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of Rhizobium and rock phosphate fertilizer application on soil chemical properties under green-gram varieties. The study was carried out at Chuka university horticultural research farm in two seasons (November 2019 - January 2020 and February - April 2020). A factorial experiment of 2 x 2 x 2 was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). There were three factors; varieties (N26 and KS20), rock phosphate (0 and 30 kg P ha-1) and Rhizobium inoculation (0 and 100 g ha-1) making a total of eight treatments which were replicated three times. Soil sampling and analyses were done for soil pH, fixed-N, total nitrogen (TN), exchangeable cations (EC), available Phosphorous (P), total organic carbon (TOC), and exchangeable potassium (K) before planting and after harvesting of green-grams for the two seasons. Data was analysed using GENSTAT 15th edition (P≤0.05). Results from both seasons indicated that combined application of rock phosphate at 30 kg P ha-1 and Rhizobium inoculation at 100 kg ha-1 showed significant (P≤0.05) higher increase in soil chemical properties over other treatments. However, treatment R1P1KS20 recorded significantly higher results in soil pH (7.54), TN (0.58%), TOC (3.45%), P (68.20 ppm) and EC (0.95 CmolKg-1), fixed-N (0.50%) and K (1.75 CmolKg-1). On the other hand treatment R0P0N26 recorded significant (P≤0.05) lower results in soil pH (5.23), TN (0.04%), TOC (1.86%), P (8.76 ppm), EC (0.21 CmolKg-1) and K (0.58 CmolKg-1). Therefore, Rhizobium inoculation in green-grams in combination with rock phosphate is an important legume nitrogen fixation enhancement method. This method is cost effective for farmers in sustainably supplementing nitrogen and phosphorous in their farms for improved soil fertility management. Based on the findings, combining Rhizobium 100g ha-1 and rock phosphate 30 kg P ha-1 with variety KS20 were recommended for a sustainable soil fertility management in Tharaka Nithi County.

scholarly journals Integrated Soil Fertility Management on Local Coconut Hybrid in a Farmer- Managed Coconut-Based Cropping System

CORD ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Millicent I. Secretaria ◽  
Rogaciano Z. Margate
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Ammonium Sulfate ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Integrated Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Goat Manure

An integrated soil fertility management or ISFM on-farm trial was conducted at Barangay Tawan-tawan, Baguio District, Davao City in 1993 to 1999 to know the effects of  organic and inorganic fertilizers on the vegetative growth, nutrient status and yield performance of intercropped Catigan dwarf x Laguna tall (CATD x LAGT) coconut  hybrid better known as PCA 15–1 or  CATLAG.   Vegetative growth  of CATD x LAGT palms  revealed that ammonium sulfate + NaCl and goat manure + NaCl   produced significantly bigger girth size on the first year and more number of leaves and living fronds on the second and fourth year, respectively. These treatments also enhanced early flowering (>50% @ 4.5 years) and yield (51-53 nuts/tree/yr @) 5 years from field planting) in hybrid palms.  The organic fertilizers, i.e. goat manure and coconut husk, become more effective in their effect on the vegetative and reproductive characters of palms when combined with a Cl source (NaCl).  The application of Cl nutrient contributed to the better performance of palms during the drought condition. The application of goat manure resulted in improved levels of soil nutrients as K, Ca, Mg and P, increased percent base saturation and lower soil acidity.   The use of local hybrid, PCA 15-1 and ISFM-based low cost production inputs such as ammonium sulfate, goat manure/coco waste (husk) and common table salt as well as intercropping suitable crops under young coconuts is a profitable package of technologies capable of improving and sustaining coconut farm productivity in the Philippines.

scholarly journals INTEGRATED SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT OF HYBRID COCONUT GROWN IN DIFFERENT AGRO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES

CORD ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
R.Z Margate ◽  
M.I Secretaria ◽  
M.I Secretaria ◽  
G.D. Padrones ◽  
J.N. Maravilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ammonium Sulfate ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Prohibitive Cost

Four fertilizer trials initiated in 1986 and completed eight years later were conducted to find out the effect of using organic fertilizers vis‑a‑vis lower and higher levels of inorganic fertilizers and organic plus inorganic fertilizer combinations on hybrid coconuts.               In all sites the application of inorganic fertilizers (both lower and higher levels of ammonium sulfate + KCl or NaCl) produced significant increases m nut yield, copra weight per nut and copra per tree but lowered soil pH. These increases in Yield, copra were closely associated with the correction of N and Cl deficiencies of the palms. The most profitable treatment was the lower inorganic fertilizer level followed by treatment where ammonium sulfate was substituted with organic fertilizers (organic + KCl or NaCl). A commercial organic Sagana 100 fertilizer either applied singly or in combination with inorganic Cl proved argonomically effective but its prohibitive cost made it uneconomical to use. Apparently organic fertilizers which are available in the farms and are much cheaper proved economical but need to be combined with Cl to be effective.

scholarly journals The soil fertility and leaf nutrient status in enset gardens in different altitude zones of the Gamo highlands, Ethiopia and inferences for Xanthomonas wilt prevalence

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabura Shara ◽  
Rony Swennen ◽  
Jozef Deckers ◽  
Fantahun Weldesenbet ◽  
Laura Vercammen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Bacterial Wilt ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Available P ◽  
Plant Nutrient ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Nutrient Levels

Abstract. Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a productive, drought-tolerant and multipurpose food security crop grown in the densely populated Ethiopian highlands. Its production suffers from poor soil fertility management and a bacterial wilt disease caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. The aim of this study was to assess soil-plant-nutrient variation within enset home gardens over three different altitudes (ranging from 2000–3000 masl) in the Chencha catchment of the Gamo highlands and investigate whether this variation affects disease prevalence. Plant available P, Ca and Mg significantly increase with decreasing elevation but significantly decline with distance from the house. In addition, soil pH, conductivity, total organic carbon (TOC), total N, available K, Mn and Fe levels significantly decline with distance from the house. This indicates that soil fertility factors are influenced by both agro-ecology and farmers' management practices. Moreover, most nutrients reach very high levels in the garden whereas the more distant outfields are severely nutrient deprived. Plant nutrient levels are not correlated to soil nutrient levels except for N. Twenty two percent of the studied farms are symptomatic for bacterial wilt and its prevalence increases with decreasing elevation. Symptomatic gardens have a higher soil pH and available P, K and Ca levels. We conclude that soil fertility management in enset gardens should be optimized in relation to agro-ecological conditions and that both elevation and soil nutrient status need to be considered when developing strategies to curb the current Xanthomonas wilt epidemic.

scholarly journals A review of research in soil fertility management and plant nutrition of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-167
Author(s):  
Habibu Aminu ◽  
Isiyaku Alhaji Musa ◽  
Hamidu Muhammed Askira ◽  
Saminu Hamisu Aliyu
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Plant Nutrition ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Production Research ◽  
Total Dependence ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

The paper reviewed researches conducted in soil fertility management and plant nutrition of cashew in Nigeria. It also examines the history and importance of cashew to the Nigerian economy. The paper highlights ways of improving soil fertility and plant nutrition in cashew cultivation through the use of different sources of organic fertilizers which are cheap and readily available for the farmers rather than total dependence on costly chemical fertilizers. Also highlighted, are some recommended rates of organic and inorganic fertilizers for the cultivation of cashew from research findings. The paper also discussed status of Nigeria cashew production, research efforts, achievements, constraints, and areas of possible improvement in relation to soil fertility management and plant nutrition.

scholarly journals Soil Properties and Fertility Management within Ruiru Peri-Urban Area in Kiambu County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 839-844
Author(s):  
F. Waswa ◽  
M. Mwamburi ◽  
I.I.C. Wakindiki ◽  
R. Chemutai
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Total N ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Fertility Management

Peri-urban agriculture is a common practice around many towns and cities in Africa because of the ready urban market for farm commodities. However, it is constrained by a myriad of factors like lack of land tenure and poor soil fertility management strategies. This study focussed on soil physicochemical properties and fertility management in Ruiru Sub County, which is a peri-urban area, in Kiambu County of Kenya. Data was obtained from soil samples that were collected from ten small contact farms identified by the Sub-County Ministry of Agriculture and analysed for selected physicochemical parameters critical in soil fertility management. The results from this study indicated that most farmers were tenants growing leafy vegetables on small farms ~0.1 ha. Soil fertility was mainly maintained using organic manures, while tillage was done by hand. Both practices signal the limitations imposed by the small farm size and lack of land ownership. The soil pH was 6.3 ±0.87, which was ideal for protontransfer reactions in the soil and availability of nutrients for plant uptake. Soil fertility was mostly limited by the interaction of soil pH, K and Ca (30%), total N, OC and Zn (27%) and Cu (15%), Mg (10%) and P (9%). Therefore, the management of Ca fertilisation in this area is key because it is the Ca concentration of the soil solution that influences K and pH through ion exchange and K release. Key words: Organic manures, Inorganic fertilizers, Crop farming, Principle component analysis

Soil Sampling Procedures

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davie Kadyampakeni ◽  
Kelly Morgan ◽  
Arnold Schumann ◽  
Rhuanito Ferrarezi ◽  
Jamie D Burrow
Keyword(s):  
Soil Sampling ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fertilization Program ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
Soil And Water

To achieve optimal grove nutrition, citrus growers must test grove soil before beginning any fertilization program. Standard procedures for sampling, preparing, and analyzing soil should be followed for meaningful interpretations of the test results and accurate recommendations. This new two-page fact sheet, published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, provides illustrated soil sampling procedures and tables to aid in basic interpretation of lab results. Written by Davie Kadyampakeni, Kelly Morgan, Arnold Schumann, and Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss667

Soil fertility management in indigenous homegardens of Central Amazonia, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateus Vieira da Cunha Salim ◽  
Robert Pritchard Miller ◽  
César A. Ticona-Benavente ◽  
Johannes van Leeuwen ◽  
Sonia Sena Alfaia
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Central Amazonia
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