Farm yard manure and water hyacinth compost applications to enhance organic matter and water holding capacity of soils in drought prone areas of Bangladesh

Farm yard manure and water hyacinth compost applications to enhance organic matter and water holding capacity of soils in drought prone areas of Bangladesh

Year of publication 2012

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) The organic matter content of the soil is an indication of soil fertility. Low organic matter content can worsen the water-holding capacity of the soil which is crucial during drought periods. Several methods can be used to enrich soil and increase its fertility, for example through the use of farm yard manure and water hyacinth composts. This practice describes how to prepare and preserve farm yard manure from wastes on the farm and also explains water hyacinth compost preparation, with a practice example on how to apply it on a mango tree.

Language English

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