Economic Analysis of Conventional and Alternative Nutrient Management Approaches

Gareau, Stephen E.

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-4171-3_27

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“…Farmers often lack control over prices they receive for their products or the prices they pay for their production input. Thus, in order to maximize their profitability, higher crop yield provides the greatest opportunity for reducing production costs . As for organic farming, its economic profitability is also characterized by reduced water use, nutrient contamination by pesticides, reduced soil erosion, lower carbon emissions and increased biodiversity to maximize profits …”

Section: Economic Analysis Of Organic Fertilizer In Agriculture Sectormentioning

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“…More research therefore needs to be conducted to address farmers' concerns. For example, innovative and effective agricultural service systems could be implemented and developed to educate and assist farmers on the mechanics of organic farming in order to address the insufficient knowledge and experience in sustaining an organic agricultural system . The studies reported here have described several agricultural systems that utilize only chemical fertilizer, organic fertilizer or a combination of the two.…”

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The use of vermicompost in organic farming: overview, effects on soil and economics

Lim

et al. 2014

J. Sci. Food Agric.

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Vermicomposting is a process in which earthworms are used to convert organic materials into humus-like material known as vermicompost. A number of researchers throughout the world have found that the nutrient profile in vermicompost is generally higher than traditional compost. In fact, vermicompost can enhance soil fertility physically, chemically and biologically. Physically, vermicompost-treated soil has better aeration, porosity, bulk density and water retention. Chemical properties such as pH, electrical conductivity and organic matter content are also improved for better crop yield. Nevertheless, enhanced plant growth could not be satisfactorily explained by improvements in the nutrient content of the soil, which means that other plant growth-influencing materials are available in vermicomposts. Although vermicomposts have been shown to improve plant growth significantly, the application of vermicomposts at high concentrations could impede growth due to the high concentrations of soluble salts available in vermicomposts. Therefore, vermicomposts should be applied at moderate concentrations in order to obtain maximum plant yield. This review paper discusses in detail the effects of vermicompost on soil fertility physically, chemically and biologically. Future prospects and economy on the use of organic fertilizers in the agricultural sector are also examined.

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Section: Economic Analysis Of Organic Fertilizer In Agriculture Sectormentioning

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Section: Conclusion and Future Prospectsmentioning

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The use of vermicompost in organic farming: overview, effects on soil and economics

Lim

et al. 2014

J. Sci. Food Agric.

353

164

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“…Therefore, more research is required to resolve the concerns of farmers. For example, creative and efficient agricultural services programmes could be introduced to inform and support farmers in organic mechanics to resolve the inadequate expertise and experience in the management of an organic farming system (117). The studies mentioned in the article identified the use of several organic fertilisers.…”

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Utilization of organic fertilisers a potential approaches for agronomic crops: A review

2021

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Organic fertilisers are of biological origin and the amount of nutrients they produce varies greatly. Besides providing the essential macro and micro nutrients, they also provide an array of plant growth-promoting substances. Organic agronomy is a relatively recent technique of farming in developed countries. While several studies were conducted on the impact of organic fertilisers on soil properties and crop production, further research is needed to determine comparative results between organic fertilisers. This paper aims to review some of the influences and impacts of poultry manure, cow dung, goat manure, vermicomposter and seaweed extracts. Much-needed characteristics of numerous crops were enhanced with the appropriate application of these organic fertilisers. Organic fertilizer applications influences the increase of plant heights, vegetative growth, yields and yield attributes. The application of adequate fertilisers also influences the qualitative parameters and post-harvest traits of most crops. Selecting the best organic fertilisers at an optimal application rate that could be the best source of nutrient supplement in cultivating qualitative crops, is a gap that needs to bridge. Therefore, different application rates of the above organic fertilisers were also studied.

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Recycling of Organic Wastes in Agriculture: An Environmental Perspective

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Economic Analysis of Conventional and Alternative Nutrient Management Approaches

Cited by 3 publications

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The use of vermicompost in organic farming: overview, effects on soil and economics

The use of vermicompost in organic farming: overview, effects on soil and economics

Utilization of organic fertilisers a potential approaches for agronomic crops: A review

Recycling of Organic Wastes in Agriculture: An Environmental Perspective

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