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Organic Farming Inputs
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Compost
Compost enriches the soil by adding nutrients and improving soil structure, which promotes healthy plant growth.
Manure
Manure provides essential nutrients to crops, improves soil fertility and structure, and increases microbial biodiversity.
Green Manure
Green manure involves growing and turning under specific plant material to enhance soil nutrients and organic matter content.
Biofertilizers
Biofertilizers contain living microorganisms, which when applied to seed or soil, colonize the rhizosphere and enhance nutrient availability.
Worm Castings
Worm castings are a natural fertilizer, rich in nutrients, enzymes, and beneficial microorganisms, promoting plant growth and soil health.
Wood Ash
Wood ash can be used to raise soil pH and provide essential nutrients like potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Crop Residues
Crop residues, when returned to the field, serve as a soil amendment that can improve soil structure and provide nutrients as they decompose.
Seaweed Extracts
Seaweed extracts are rich in trace minerals and growth-stimulating substances, enhancing plant health and resistance to stress.
Molasses
Molasses provides sugars that can boost microbial activity in the soil, thus aiding in nutrient cycling and improved soil structure.
Bone Meal
Bone meal is a source of phosphorus and calcium, important for root and shoot growth, and can help flowering and fruiting in plants.
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