scholarly journals Application of Granular and Non-Granular Organic Fertilizers in Terms of Energy, Environmental and Economic Efficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9740
Author(s):  
Egidijus Šarauskis ◽  
Vilma Naujokienė ◽  
Kristina Lekavičienė ◽  
Zita Kriaučiūnienė ◽  
Eglė Jotautienė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Meat And Bone Meal ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Fertilizer Use

Granular organic fertilizers have been increasingly used in agriculture due to the longer delivery of nutrients to plants and the milder impact on the environment. The aim of this study was to determine the energy, environmental and economic efficiency of granular and non-granular organic fertilizers. Four technological scenarios of organic fertilizer use were used for comparative assessment: (1) manure fertilization (16.0 t ha−1), (2) manure fertilization (30.0 t ha−1), (3) manure pellet fertilization (2.0 t ha−1), and (4) fertilization with meat and bone meal pellets (0.7 t ha−1). Experimental studies using the mass flow method of laser spectroscopy were performed to evaluate the comparative environmental impact of granular and non-granular organic fertilizers. Economic assessment was performed for mechanized technological operations of loading, transportation and distribution of organic fertilizers, estimating the price of aggregates used and fuel consumed, the costs of individual technological operations and other indirect costs. The results showed that for mechanized technological operations, when fertilizing with granular organic manure and meat and bone meal fertilizer, energy consumption is 3.2 to 4.0 times lower compared to fertilization with manure. The average ammonia (NH3) emissions from granular organic fertilizers were found to be six times lower than from non-granular organic fertilizers. The lowest costs for mechanized works were incurred when using meat and bone meal pellets, the highest economic benefits of organic fertilizers by elements was when using manure 30 t ha−1, and the highest costs for organic fertilizers were incurred when using manure pellets.

scholarly journals Rate and Timing of Meat and Bone Meal Applications Influence Growth, Yield, and Soil Water Nitrate Concentrations in Sweet Corn Production

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1945
Author(s):  
Tiare Silvasy ◽  
Amjad A. Ahmad ◽  
Koon-Hui Wang ◽  
Theodore J. K. Radovich
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Split Application ◽  
Meat And Bone Meal ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Corn Production ◽  
Application Rates

Using local resources and minimizing environmental impacts are two important components of sustainable agriculture. Meat and bone meal (MBM), tankage, is a locally produced organic fertilizer. This study was conducted to investigate the response of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata Stuart.) and soil water nitrate (NO3-N) concentration to MBM application at two locations, Waimānalo and Poamoho, on the island of O’ahu. The objectives were to determine effects of six application rates (0, 112, 224, 336, 448 and 672 kg N ha−1) and two application timings (preplant and split application) on: (1) sweet corn growth, yield, and quality, and (2) soil water nitrate concentration within and below the root zone. The split-plot was designed as four replicates randomly arranged in a complete block. Plant growth of roots and shoots, yield, and relative leaf chlorophyll content of sweet corn increased with increasing application rates of MBM in both locations. At Poamoho, yield was 13.6% greater in preplant versus split application. Nitrate-nitrogen losses were reduced by 20% at Waimānalo and 40% at Poamoho when MBM was applied in split applications. These findings suggest that MBM is an effective nitrogen source for sweet corn and a split application of MBM may reduce the potential for pollution.

scholarly journals Perceptions, Risk Attitude and Organic Fertilizer Investment: Evidence from Rice and Banana Farmers in Guangxi, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinjian Chen ◽  
Di Zeng ◽  
Ying Xu ◽  
Xiaojun Fan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Risk Attitude ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Hurdle Models

Overuse of chemical fertilizer has led to severe land degradation and environmental pollution in China. Switching to organic fertilizer may improve soil quality and reduce pollution, which is meaningful to the sustainable development of Chinese agriculture. This study examines how farmers’ perceptions and risk preference affect their organic fertilizer investment using a representative rural household survey from Guangxi, a major agricultural region in China. Tobit and double-hurdle models are used to empirically test their impacts on organic fertilizer adoption and investment. An ordinary least squares model is used to regress chemical fertilizer use on the same set of explanatory variables to compare and contrast farmers’ different fertilizer investment behaviors. It is found that both organic fertilizer perceptions and risk attitude significantly affect organic fertilizer investment. Perceived yield-increasing and quality-improving effects encourage organic fertilizer investment, while perceived cost increases discourage it. Moreover, risk-averse farmers are more likely to invest in organic fertilizers. Most of the perceptions affecting organic fertilizer investment have an opposite impact on chemical fertilizer investment, which suggests substitutability between organic and chemical fertilizer. Interventions that aim to improve farmers’ perceptions of organic fertilizer and illustrate its risk-reduction effect could be effective in promoting organic fertilizer use, which can help achieve China’s sustainable development of agriculture.

BIOREMEDIATION OF OILED BEACH SEDIMENTS: ASSESSMENT OF INORGANIC AND ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

1995 ◽  
Vol 1995 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Lee ◽  
Gilles H. Tremblay ◽  
Susan E. Cobanli
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fish Bone ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Residual Oil ◽  
Triple Superphosphate ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Sand Beach ◽  
Bacterial Populations ◽  
Beach Sediments ◽  
By Products

ABSTRACT The effects of inorganic (ammonium nitrate and triple superphosphate) and organic (fish bone-meal) fertilizers on the biodegradation rates of Venture condensate within a sand-beach environment were assessed over 333 days. Field results showed that the organic fertilizer stimulated microbial growth and metabolic activity to the greatest extent. However, based on chemical analysis of residual oil concentrations and composition, the application of inorganic fertilizers was the superior bioremediation strategy. This paradox between microbiological and chemical results was attributed to the selective growth of different bacterial populations, the preferential use of components within the organic fertilizer over oil by the indigenous microflora, and the production of toxic metabolic by-products from the degradation of the organic fertilizer.

scholarly journals Pemberdayaan Kelompok Lanjut Usia melalui Pengenalan Teknologi Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) sebagai Upaya Bentuk Kepedulian terhadap Lingkungan

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
I Gde Antha Kasmawan ◽  
Gusti Ngurah Sutapa ◽  
I Made Yuliara
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Practice Methods ◽  
Interactive Lecture ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

In order to avoid post power syndrome, the elderly who have a hobby of farming / gardening can be empowered through the introduction of LOF (liquid organic fertilizer) making technology and its application. The aim is for the elderly to understand the technology of making organic fertilizers that are lightweight, useful and entertaining as well as for them to feel contribute in maintaining the environment. The training method applied is a combination of interactive lecture and practice methods. Based on these methods, have succeeded in growing their creativity in making LOF and feel comforted on the results obtained. Successful LOF products contained nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) of 146,701 mg / L, 0.741 mg / L, and 0.035 mg / L, respectively, and magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) of 86.332 mg / L and 1.970 mg / L. The application of LOF products has been done on the orchid plants (Phalaenopsis amabilis) with satisfactory results. Thus, the mastery of LOF making technology and its application will reduce the dependence of chemical fertilizer use and replace it with homemade organic fertilizer so it can contribute in maintaining health and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals The effect of increasing doses of meat and bone meal (MBM) on maize (Zea mays L.) grown for grain

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Nogalska ◽  
Jerzy Czapla ◽  
Zenon Nogalski ◽  
Malgorzata Skwierawska ◽  
Monika Kaszuba
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Meat And Bone Meal ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Maize Grain Yield ◽  
Experimental Factor ◽  
Maize Grain

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of meat and bone meal (MBM) used as an organic fertilizer on maize grown for grain. A two-factorial field experiment in a randomized block design was carried out in 2010 and 2011, in north-eastern Poland. Experimental factor I was MBM dose (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 t ha-1 year-1), and experimental factor II was the year of the study (two consecutive years). Increasing MBM doses contributed to an increase in maize grain yield and 1000-grain weight. The yield-forming effect of MBM applied at 1.5 t ha-1 year-1 was comparable with that of nitrogen and phosphorus contained in mineral fertilizers. A dose of 2.5 t ha-1 MBM led to a significant increase in maize grain yield. The P and K content of maize grain was determined by MBM dose, whereas the concentrations of N, Mg and Ca in grain were not affected by MBM dose. Significantly higher N, P, K and Mg uptake by maize plants was observed in treatments with the highest MBM dose, compared with the control treatment. Nitrogen and phosphorus uptake per 1 t MBM reached 101 kg and 26 kg, respectively. The results of a two-year study show that the maximum MBM dose (2.5 t ha-1 year-1) met the fertilizer requirements of maize with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus.

scholarly journals SOIL ORGANIC MATTER (SOM): STATUS, TARGET AND CHALLENGES IN NEPAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94
Author(s):  
J.J. Gairhe ◽  
S. Khanal ◽  
S. Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Fertilizer Use

Changes in soil organic matter (SOM) are slow and difficult to monitor, usually apparent after few decades. Recent changes in the agriculture had its influence on soil, including the soil organic matter content. About 60% of soil in Nepal now have low organic matter content. Agriculture Perspective Plan (APP) was focused more on the concept of green revolution to increase the chemical fertilizer inputs, however, the scenario is changing. Use of organic fertilizers is promoted extensively by government and different organizations with a target of increasing SOM content from 1.92% in 2015 to 4% by 2035. This paper aims at analysing the current status, targeted goal and the challenges faced in the augmentation of the soil organic matter using data available. Achieving this target requires an addition of extra 2.244 ton/ha of organic matter on a yearly basis for 20 years. The average amount of organic matter (2.5-3 ton/ha) applied is lesser than a single season grain harvest. 4.69% of sites had high soil organic matter in fiscal year 075/76 which slipped to 2.64% in 2076/77. The sites with low soil organic matter increased from 12.73% to 15.31%. The causes behind the SOM decline varies according to different agro-ecological zones like soil erosion, residue burning, imbalanced fertilizer use, defective FYM production etc. Findings suggest precise technologies required to be adopted to tackle with the different niche specific causes of soil fertility decline. Despite the complete nutrient content, bulky nature of organic fertilizers sets a major drawback regarding their transportation, distribution and commercialization. Government of Nepal is promoting organic fertilizer use by subsidizing their production cost by 50%. Following integrated nutrient management (INM) techniques, sustainable soil management practices (SSMP) and promotion of use of locally available resources can play a huge role in making the technology sustainable to the farmers.

scholarly journals Effects of reduced application of special organic fertilizers on tea production

2021 ◽  
pp. 939-945
Author(s):  
Jinbao Liu ◽  
Minghui Jin ◽  
Zhongan Mao
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Yield Increase ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Tea Production ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Tea Plants ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

A trial of special fertilizer reduction and combined application of organic fertilizer on tea production, nutrients and economic benefits was carried out in the tea garden at Shihe Port, Xinyang, Henan Province, China. The experiment has six treatments of customary fertilization (CK), 100% special fertilizer for tea (T1), nitrogen reduction 20% (T2), 40% (T3), 60% (T4) and 100% (T5), and special fertilizers at the same time. Among the special fertilizer treatments for tea plants, the germination density, 100-bud weight, fresh tea yield, N, P, and K content of new shoots and economic benefits were the highest in T1 treatment, Results showed that the yield range of the five treatments was 460～632.4kg hm2. Compared with CK, the yield increase rates were 6.11, 1.99, -4.21, -13.76 and -22.82%, respectively. The growth rates of barber bud density and 100-bud weight were -20.00～25.83 and 8.40～ 8.40%, respectively. The content of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the new shoots varied by 0.623～1.070, 0.047～0.183 and 1.380～2.237%, respectively. Therefore, the special fertilizer for tea plants can reduce the nitrogen by 20% to save costs and increase efficiency. Bangladesh J. Bot. 50(3): 939-945, 2021 (September) Special

scholarly journals Orchid growth and nutrition in response to mineral and organic fertilizers

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 1609-1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donizetti Tomaz Rodrigues ◽  
Roberto Ferreira Novais ◽  
Víctor Hugo Alvarez V. ◽  
José Maria Moreira Dias ◽  
Ecila Mercês de Albuquerque Villani
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Growth And Nutrition ◽  
S Deficiency ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Castor Meal

Orchid fertilization is fundamental for a satisfactory plant growth and development for commercial orchid production as well as in collections. Mineral and/or organic sources can be used for fertilization. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the use of organic and/or mineral fertilizers on the nutrition and growth of orchid (Laelia purpurata 'werkhanserii' x L. lobata 'Jeni') seedlings in greenhouse. The following fertilizers were tested: an NPK fertilizer + micronutrients; a Ca source in the form of calcium nitrate; two organic fertilizers, one prepared with a mixture of bone meal, castor meal and ash, and a similar commercial fertilizer. The organic fertilizers were distributed on the surface of the pots every two months and the minerals were applied weekly to the substrate in 25 mL aliquots of a solution containing 1 g L-1 of the respective fertilizer. The plant response to the application of mineral together with organic fertilizer was better, with higher dry matter production than by the isolated application of each fertilizer (organic or mineral). The treatments with calcium nitrate + NPK fertilizer did not differ significantly from the use of NPK fertilizer, probably due to the S deficiency detected in a mineral analysis of the tissues. Commercial organic fertilizer had a very elevated B level, leading to toxicity symptoms, reduced growth and necrotized tips of the older leaves in all fertilized treatments.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Fertilizer Use among Arable Farmers in Yola South, North-Eastern Part of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
A. A. Sadiq ◽  
Salamatu Ali Shuwa ◽  
Alice Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Soil Type ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
North Eastern Part

Aim: This paper aimed to assess the effectiveness of fertilizer use among arable farmers in Yola South North-eastern part of Nigeria. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted at Yola South LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria during September, 2019-July, 2020. Methodology: Four (4) areas were selected in the area (Yolde pate, Bole, Mbamaba and Wuro-chekke) where 40 farmers were randomly selected from each farm location totaling to 160 farmers. The data obtained through administered questionnaires were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and effectiveness Test Value (ETV) method respectively. Results: The result shows that soil type, vegetation cover and soil type were the most indicators of soil fertility among farmers in the area where most farmers used organic fertilizers than the inorganic or combined except at Wuor-chekke farm location. Broadcasting method of fertilizer application was found to be mostly adopted in the area. Similarly, Organic fertilizer was assessed to be highly effective (HE) in all the farm location except at Wuro-chekke while inorganic fertilizer was HE at Bole and the combine used of organic and inorganic fertilizers appeared HE except at Mbamba farm location. Moreover, broadcasting method was HE at Yolde pate and Wuro-chekke farm locations while band placing was HE at Bole and spot method found to be moderately effective (ME) except at Mbamba appeared not effective (NE) respectively. Conclusion: Intensive training to the farmers on modern strategies and techniques on fertilizer use through extension services should be conducted and timely provision of fertilizers to the target farmers should be considered by the relevant agencies in Yola area and the environment for the sustainable and profitable food production for the growing population.

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