In India there is a huge problem that is shortage of synthetic fertilizers. This is a big problem because it affects all those people that are relied on farming and that is a huge number. In India, around 46.1% people are relied on farming so shortage of fertilizers would be catastrophic. In the farming fertilizers play an important role so we need options and other things those are useful if there is shortage of fertilizers in the market. Exploring the Best Alternatives to Synthetic Fertilizers in India is essential for sustainable agriculture.
1.Compost and Vermicompost:
Farmers should consider the Best Alternatives to Synthetic Fertilizers in India to ensure crop health and productivity.
compost: If we talk compost, what is it? Compost is a form of fertilizers, even it is a best option for that can be used in in farming effectively. It is produced using kitchen waste, waste from crops(crop residues) and organic waste. compost helps in farming by enriching the soil with nutrients and beneficial microbes.
Vermicompost: Now we are talking about vermicompost it is also a form of fertilizers that helps us to grow our crops by enriching our soil. it is produced by using earthworms. Vermicompost helps in improvement of soil structure , areation and water retention. So vermicompost is also an best option if we don’t have synthetic fertilizers even it is better than than synthetic fertilizers because it gives us healthy crop that is free from the toxic and chemicals that can hurt human body.
2.Neem Cake:
Now we are talking about the neem Cake , it is produced by using neem seeds. it is product of neem oil extraction from the neem seeds. It provides nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to our soil and also works as a natural pest repellent. Neem Cake provides slow release of nutrients and helps protect crops like paddy, sugarcane, cotton and horticultural crops(Horticultural crops are plants grown mainly for food, beauty, or medicinal value).
3. Jeevamrutha (Traditional Liquid Fertilizer):
Jeevamrutha is an traditional Indian liquid fertilizer used by Indians in farming. It is an old and traditional Indian formula, it is produced using cow urine, cow dung, jaggery, flour and soil. It improves microbial activity in soil and improves soil health by which we get healthy crops.
4.Green Manuring & Biomass:
Green Manuring and Biomass refers to the growing plants like dhaincha, sunhemp or sesbania and ploughing them back into the soil. It helps in enrichment of the soil with the organic matter and fixing back atmospheric nitrogen naturally. It is a very helpful method and option in farming if there is shortage of fertilizers, It is best for rotational farming.
5. Seaweed Extract Fertilizers:
Now we are talking about Seaweed Extracts, derived from the sea plants seaweed fertilizers are rich in micronutrients. They act as biostimulants, improve nutrient absorption, and increase crop resistance against stress. Seaweed Extracts are mainly helpful in growing crops fruit, vegitable, and flower.
Conclusion:
These alternatives are best for farming because they cost less than the synthetic fertilizers and these fertilizers doesn’t contain harmful chemicals that are harmful for our crop, soil and our human body. if you grow crop properly and in the organic way you can sell your crops at the high price because everyone wants to be healthy and wants healthy food and the crops that are grown in organic ways are healthy and chemical free. there is shortage of organic food in market so prices are high and if you have it you can benefit from it. You guys can learn about organic farming from our previous posts.
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