scholarly journals Effect of agricultural waste as organic fertilizer on yield and soil properties of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk

The use of fertilizer particularly for the inorganic fertilizers has increased annually to cope the global demand of crop production. Nevertheless, inorganic fertilizer is expensive and associate with the negative effects to the environment and the soil structure. Alternatively, agricultural waste can be composted and used as organic fertilizer. Although such fertilizer has low nutrient concentration and solubility, it releases nutrients slowly which makes them available for a longer period. Moreover, this agricultural waste such as biomass and manure from plantation and livestock farms are available in abundance. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effects of different types of fertilizer treatments as listed; T1 – inorganic fertilizer (control), T2 – chicken manure, T3 – cow manure, T4 – empty fruit bunch and T5 – cocoa pod husk on the production of cocoa mature tree and its soil fertility. The results have shown that organic fertilizers with its consistency application has produce comparable production with inorganic fertiliser and have no differences in the soil chemical properties between the treatments. Hence, this study has clearly demonstrated that agricultural wastes act as organic fertilizers were able to increase crop production and improved the soil fertility in cocoa cultivation.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of various types and norms of fertilizers in increasing the productivity of cultivated crops and the fertility of gray forest soil in the Pre-Kama Area of Tatarstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 00255
Author(s):  
Rafil C. Shakirov ◽  
Zakirzhan M. Bikhmuhammetov ◽  
Fidail F. Khisamiev
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Crop Rotation ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Comparative Aspect ◽  
Environmentally Safe

The article discusses the effectiveness of various types and norms of organic fertilizers in improving soil fertility, productivity and crop production quality, as well as crop rotation productivity in a comparative aspect with the estimated norms of mineral fertilizers for obtaining the planned yield. Various norms of thermally dried granulated chicken manure were studied, its suitability as an environmentally safe complex organic fertilizer and its effectiveness in increasing yields, produce quality, soil fertility and crop rotation productivity compared with traditional manure, buckwheat green manure crop, mineral fertilizers and natural nutritional background were established. The economic efficiency of the use of various types of fertilizers in crop rotation is determined and its increase to a profitability level of 74–222 % depending on the type and norms of fertilizers is established.

scholarly journals Effects of Organic Fertilization and Cover Crops on an Organic Pepper System

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Delate ◽  
C. Cambardella ◽  
A. McKern
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Cover Crop ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic Farm

With the continuing 20% growth rate in the organic industry, organic vegetable crop production has increased to 98,525 acres in the United States. The requirement for certified organic vegetable producers to implement a soil-building plan has led to the development of soil fertility systems based on combinations of organic fertilizers and cover crops. To determine optimal soil fertility combinations, conventional and organic bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) production was evaluated from 2001 to 2003 in Iowa, comparing combinations of two synthetic fertilizers and three compost-based organic fertilizers, and a cover crop treatment of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) and rye (Secale cereale) in a strip-tilled or fully incorporated cover crop system. Organic pepper growth and yields equaled or surpassed conventional production when nitrogen (N) was provided at 56 or 112 kg·ha−1 from compost-based organic fertilizer. Soil analysis revealed higher N in plots where cover crops were tilled compared with strip-tilled plots, leading to recommendations for sidedressing N in strip-tilled organic pepper production. Increased incidence of disease was also detected in strip-tilled plots. Postharvest weight loss after 6 weeks in storage was similar in organic and conventional peppers. The addition of calcium and sulfur products in conventional or organic fertilizer regimes did not increase pepper production or postharvest storage potential. Despite application challenges, cover crops will remain as critical components of the organic farm plan for their soil-building benefits, but supplementation with approved N sources may be required for optimal pepper production. Organic growers should conduct their own tests of organic-compliant soil amendments to determine cost effectiveness and value for their site before large-scale application.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Jenis Pupuk organik terhadap Kadar Hara NPK dan Produksi Kedelai (Glycine max (L.) Merril) pada Jarak Tanam yang Berbeda di Lahan Pasang Surut

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-158
Author(s):  
Neni Marlina ◽  
Iin Siti Aminah ◽  
Nurbaiti Amir ◽  
Rosmiah Rosmiah
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Cow Manure ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Soybean Production ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Soybean Plants

Marlina N, Aminah IS, Amir N, Rosmiah R. 2019. Application of organic fertilizer types to NPK nutrients levels and soybeans production (Glycine max (L.) Merril) at different planting spaces in tidal land. Jurnal Lahan Suboptimal: Journal of Suboptimal Lands. 8(2):148-158.  Tidal lowlands flood type C is suboptimal land and very potential in cultivating soybean, but it has problems in soil fertility, macro and micro nutrient poor, therefore to increase soil fertility can be given various types of organic fertilizers, including cow manure organic fertilizer, chicken manure organic fertilizer and biofertilizer. All types of organic fertilizers are composted, and specifically biofertilizers are made with their own formula. It is expected that the organic fertilizer provided can increase soil fertility and nutrient availability for soybean plants. This study aimed to get the best type of organic fertilizer on the availability of nutrient levels of NPK and soybean production at different spacing in tidal land.  This research was conducted in Jaya Agung Village, Lalan District, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra Province, and was carried out in March 2018 - June 2018. The method used was the experimental method. The design used is a split-plot design. with 9 treatment combinations and repeated 3 times. As the main plot treatment is plant spacing (20 cm x 20 cm, 20 cm x 30 cm and 20 cm x 40 cm), and treatment of subplots are: types of cow manure organic fertilizers  10 ton/ha, chicken manure organic fertilizer 10 ton/ha, and biofertilizer 400 kg/ha. The results showed that the combination treatment of plant spacing of 20 cm x 30 cm with the type of biofertilizer 400 kg/ha could  increase   soybean production by 9.11 g/plot or equivalent to 2.43 ton/ha.

scholarly journals Organic fertilizer applications improve the growth of vegetable crops and chemical properties in the tailings deposition area at Timika, Papua, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
SARTJI Taberima ◽  
Saraswati Prabawardani ◽  
ROBERTH SARWOM ◽  
Graham Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Metal Uptake ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Deposition Area ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Abstract. Taberima S, Prabawardani S, Sarwom R, Lyons G. 2020. Organic fertilizer applications improve the growth of vegetable crops and chemical properties in the tailings deposition area at Timika, Papua, Indonesia. Nusantara Bioscience 12: 134-142. This study aimed to observe growth responses of selected vegetable crops grown in the media of inactive tailings, the available nutrients (macro and microelements) in fresh tailings before and after planting, as well as the metal uptake by plant tissues. Research was conducted using Randomized Block Design with three treatments of organic matter (chicken manure, cow manure, and compost of Salvinia natans) to observe the response on growth and yield of kangkong, red spinach, tomato, and chili. Based on the geochemical data, the ratio of ANC/MPA ranged from 3.81 (0-20 cm) to 4.60 (20-40 cm). There was no acid potential, with ANC ratio > 1.5 x MPA, and this result was supported by soil pH, which was alkaline in both depths of tailings media, ranging from 7.94 (0-20 cm) to 7.90 (20-40 cm). There was no significant effect on the chemical properties in the first period before and after planting for three months of planting period, except for the application with organic fertilizers. The best organic fertilizers applied in fresh tailings were chicken manure, followed by the compost of S. natans and cow manure. These organic fertilizers produced good growth and yield components of kangkong, red spinach, tomato, and chili. Meanwhile, the lowest growth and yield response of these crops was shown by control (without compost or manure). The level of metal uptake by all vegetables was low, suggesting that these vegetables are safe to be consumed.

Pengenalan Budidaya Sayuran Hidroponik dan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Fermentasi pada Kelompok Tani di Kecamatan Pelaihari

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Riza Adrianoor Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Livestock Waste ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
And Training ◽  
Vegetable Cultivation

Agricultural technology with a hydroponic system is an alternative in the use of narrow land to increase the availability of vegetables to be fulfilled in Pelaihari Sub-District, Tanah Laut Regency. Most of the land in Pelaihari District has a low level of fertility and the lack of knowledge of farmers in increasing soil fertility. Therefore, efforts to increase soil fertility are needed through counseling and training in the manufacture of fermented organic fertilizers made from agricultural waste, it is hoped that fertility will increase and agricultural waste can be utilized. This activities uses lecture methods, discussions and direct practice in the field based on the results of initial observations as the basis for determining the level of understanding and insight of farmers.  Before the extension activities were carried out, a list of questions (questionnaires) was distributed and after the activity was completed, this list of questions was distributed again. Community service activities in the form of counseling and training on hydroponic system vegetable cultivation and the manufacture of fermented organic fertilizers. Based on the results of the pre-instruction and post-training questionnaires, it was found that an increase in the knowledge of activity participants was 12.73%. The hydroponic system used in this community service is a wick system and also a technique for making fermented organic fertilizer (bokashi) made from agricultural waste and livestock waste.

Influence of re-liming on preservation of gray forest soil fertility

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (93) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
M.A. Tkachenko ◽  
I.M. Kondratyuk ◽  
V.M. Shklyar ◽  
M.O. Dergach
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Forest Soil ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Gray Forest Soil ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Humus Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Exchange Cations ◽  
Humus State ◽  
Mineral Components

In the article contains the results of many years research on issues of regularities the influence of chemical melioration, doses and forms of limestone meliorants using different systems of fertilization in crop rotation, which provide preservation of gray forest soil fertility and sustainable crop production. Analyzed physical and chemical properties, humus content and reserves, structure of exchange cations, productivity of crops, the effectiveness of various technological events concerning preserving of gray forest loam soil fertility. Clarified basic regularities of Quantitative and qualitative changes in the humus state of gray forest soil, shown the role of organic and mineral components in its formation. Marked, that use of non-consumable part of the harvest as organic fertilizer does not provide an expanded reproduction of gray forest soil fertility. Established The need to regulate the structure of exchange cations in the soil absorbing complex of gray forest soil under conditions of intense agrochemical load by applying natural magnesium-containing mineral. Proved effectiveness of the use chemical meliorants In combination with the fertilization system, which provides improving yield and quality of agricultural products.

scholarly journals Agronomic Efficiency of Animal-Derived Organic Fertilizers and Their Effects on Biology and Fertility of Soil: A Review

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 823
Author(s):  
Shantanu Bhunia ◽  
Ankita Bhowmik ◽  
Rambilash Mallick ◽  
Joydeep Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Microbial Consortia ◽  
Animal Waste ◽  
Substrate Affinity ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Microbial Abundance ◽  
Animal Wastes

Healthy soils are essential for progressive agronomic activities. Organic fertilization positively affects agro-ecosystems by stimulating plant growth, enhancing crop productivity and fruit quality and improving soil fertility. Soil health and food security are the key elements of Organic Agriculture 3.0. Landfilling and/or open-dumping of animal wastes produced from slaughtering cause environmental pollution by releasing toxic substances, leachate and greenhouse gases. Direct application of animal carcasses to agricultural fields can adversely affect soil microbiota. Effective waste management technologies such as thermal drying, composting, vermicomposting and anaerobic digestion transform animal wastes, making them suitable for soil application by supplying soil high in organic carbon and total nitrogen. Recent agronomic practices applied recycled animal wastes as organic fertilizer in crop production. However, plants may not survive at a high fertilization rate due to the presence of labile carbon fraction in animal wastes. Therefore, dose calculation and determination of fertilizer application frequency are crucial for agronomists. Long-term animal waste-derived organic supplementation promotes copiotrophic microbial abundance due to enhanced substrate affinity, provides micronutrients to soils and protects crops from soil-borne pathogens owing to formation of plant-beneficial microbial consortia. Animal waste-derived organically fertilized soils possess higher urease and acid phosphatase activities. Furthermore, waste to fertilizer conversion is a low-energy requiring process that promotes circular bio-economy. Thus, considering the promotion of soil fertility, microbial abundance, disease protection and economic considerations application of animal-waste-derived organic fertilizer should be the mainstay for sustainable agriculture.

Improving soil fertility for maize (Zea mays L.) production using inorganic and organic fertilizer: A case of N: P: K 15: 15: 15 and biomass of Agroforestry trees

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 05-11
Author(s):  
K. Agyeman ◽  
J. J. Afuakwa ◽  
E. Owusu Danquah ◽  
K. O. Asubonteng
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
N Content

With increased pressure on cropping land, traditional soil fertility regeneration has become less effective. Farmers with no alternatives would therefore be compelled to cultivate on marginal lands, highly risking crop failure and food security. Soil fertility can be improved by employing Agroforestry principles of incorporating organic inputs into the soil. This study investigated the effects of leaf mulch of Gliricidia sepium, Senna siamea and Leucaena leucocephala and their combination with inorganic fertilizer on maize (Zea mays L) growth and yield. The study was conducted in a randomized completely block design at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resource farm, KNUSTGhana. Fresh leaf biomass at 5 t ha]1 weight was incorporated into the soil and compared with the addition of inorganic fertilizer at 0, 30 and 60 kg N ha Â]1 levels. Soil laboratory analysis showed that the mineral content of the leaf biomass varied with L. leucocephala having the highest N content and S. siamea having the lowest N content. The addition of the different levels of the inorganic fertilizer to the leaf biomass significantly influenced the yield of maize. Combining leaf biomass of S. siamea, G. sepium and L. leucocephala with inorganic fertilizer significantly increased maize yield and can be recommended for improving maize and other crop production.

scholarly journals Supply Liquid Organic Fertilizer NASA and Rice Husk Ash To The Chemical Properties Of The Soil On The Tomato Plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
Fitra Syawal Harahap ◽  
Rahmaniah ◽  
Oesman Roswita ◽  
Arman Iman
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Tomato Plant ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Tomato Production

Efforts to improve tomato production can be done with the use of organic fertilizers derived from agricultural waste, manure, green manure, manure-human waste, and compost as a substitute source of nutrients. This study aims To determine the best combination between provision of organic fertilizer POC and Rice Husk Ash On the Chemical Properties of the Soil On the Tomato Plant. This research used randomized block design factorial consisting of 2 treatment factors, namely : the Concentration of POC NASA (N) consists of 4 levels, namely: N0 = 0% ( control), N1 = 1 cc/ liter of water, N2 = 2 cc/ liter of water, N3 = 3 cc/ liters of water. Organic fertilizer Rice Husk Ash (A) which consists of 3 levels, namely :A0 = 0 tons/ ha, A1 = 15 tons/ha (158 g/polybag), A2 = 30 ton/ha (316 g/polybag). The test map used is the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). As for the observed parameters, namely soil chemical properties include soil pH Methods Elektrometri, C-organic (%) Method of Walkley and Black, P-Available (%) Method of Bray II. The results showed that the Provision of Liquid Organic Fertilizer NASA and as much as 2 cc/ liter of water is able to increase the soil pH and C-organic. Provision of 30 ton/ha or equivalent to 316 g/polybag Rice Husk Ash is able to increase P-available and C-organic.  

scholarly journals Reduction in the Emission Rate of Greenhouse Gases and the Increase in Crop Production by Using Compost on Marginal Land

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 583-591
Author(s):  
Isrun ◽  
Uswah Hasanah ◽  
Syamsuddin Laude ◽  
Muhammad Basir-Cyio ◽  
Fadhliah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Emission Rate ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk

Greenhouse gases dominated by CO2, CH4, CFC, and N2O come from human (anthropogenic) activities. Efforts to increase the production of rice and corn crops require organic and inorganic fertilizers. The use of chemical fertilizers, which can increase greenhouse gas emissions, is higher than that of organic fertilizers. This study aimed to investigate the reduction in the greenhouse gas emission rate and the increase in crop production caused by organic fertilizer from rice straw and cocoa peel, a community-based sustainable development approach based on education. This research used the mixed method, a descriptive and simple experimental design with the following treatments: t0 = without Compost; ta = straw rice compost dosage of 3 t ha-1; tb = cocoa pod husk dosage of 3 t ha-1; Bta = maize crops + without compost (t0); Btb = maize crops + cocoa pod husk compost (tb); Sta = bare soil + without compost (t0); Stb = rice crops + straw compost (ta); Stc = rice crops + cocoa pod husk compost (tb); and Std = rice crops + without compost (t0). The application of compost reduced agricultural waste and greenhouse gas emissions of CH4 and N2O in both maize and rice fields. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 30 percent compared to those under the application of chemical fertilizers. The utilization of compost as organic fertilizer also increased the production of corn and rice crops compared to that without the application of agricultural waste up to 10.3 tons per ha.

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