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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetAlternatives for the sustainable management of soil fertilization and plant nutrition 2022
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From the end of 2021, and so far in 2022, the the world faces a shortage of fertilizers, driven by a rise in prices of approximately 78% in this lapse. Additionally, fertilizers have ceased to be available in the market, due to the fact that numerous production plants facing negative margins stopped production, due to the increase in the price of energy, among other reasons. Consequently, it it is expected that the reduction of fertilizer applications decrease the yield and quality of the production of foods. All practices that promote an increase in matter organic growth and increased soil biodiversity will improve its fertility and ability to supply nutrients to plants. However, it is important to maintain a balance between physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. This document briefly summarizes the alternatives compiled to date by the Community of Practice of soils (CoP-Soils) for Latin America and the Caribbean, and other additional measures implemented in the region to deal with this situation. -
Book (stand-alone)Soil and plant testing and analysis as a basis of fertilizer recommendations
FAO Soils Bulletin 38/2
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No results found.General principles of plant nutrition don't furnish the concrete information, necessary for practical treatments in a given situation. Thus, the questions arise which parameters must be considered an how can they be determined. This leads to consider the concepts of nutrients diagnosis, as well as the methodology and the corresponding equipment and instrumentation, for putting it into practice. The question may arise whether plant or soil analysis should be used for diagnosis crop nutrient requ irements and making fertilizer recommendations.Both methods may be complementary, not competitive and the laboratories should be in the possibility to carry out both types analysis. It is recommendable to start soil analysis prior to plant testing.There are many possibilities and methods for testing soil chemical and nutrient properties. It is indeed highly recommended to agree on a minimum of uniformity of methodology. -
ProjectEmpowering Farmers for Improved Soil Fertility and Increased Nutrition - GCP/GLO/1213/GER-F 2025
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No results found.This project was designed to support the empowerment of farmers with skills and practices to improve both soil fertility and the nutritional value of food. This is a second phase project that will build upon the results of the Soils4Nutrition (S4N) project. It will educate farmers on sustainable soil management practices to support nutrition-sensitive agriculture, improve soil health and facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers in the targeted countries of Burkina Faso, Colombia and Mexico, and in the Latin American and Caribbean region.In line with the Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management (VGSSM) and with the main topics defined in the bilateral trust fund between BMEL and FAO to promote rural development and reduce malnutrition, this action aims to develop and implement coordinated and structured measures for sustainable soil management and to scale up these efforts globally, with a high level of involvement of women and youth.
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