How to Conduct Effective Soil Testing
Soil testing is a key tool in fertilizer management. It minimizes guesswork and helps reduce environmental pollution. When done and utilized properly,... Read More
What are urea fertilizers?
Urea fertilizers are widely used in agriculture. They are considered an economic nitrogen source. The chemical formula of urea is CO(NH2)2 and,... Read More
Electrical conductivity of water and soil
The electrical conductivity of an aqueous solution is its ability to conduct an electrical current. The electrical conductivity is an important parameter... Read More
Pre-plant fertilizer application
Depending on the soil type, fertilizers can be applied to crops before planting, right after planting or throughout the growth of the... Read More
How fertilizers help to feed the world – outlook towards 2050
World population is growing rapidly. In fact, since the industrial revolution, population is growing faster than ever before. In 1920 there were... Read More
Nitrogen in plants
Nitrogen is an essential macronutrient, which all plants require for proper growth. It is an important constituent of the chlorophyll molecule, nucleic... Read More
Fertigation
Fertigation is the application of fertilizers through the irrigation water. It can be applied in almost any irrigated crop, in both open... Read More
The essential plant nutrients
Essential plant nutrients are elements that plants need for proper growth. Sixteen elements are considered essential nutrients for plants. These are carbon... Read More
Reasons why tomato leaves might turn yellow
One of the questions tomato growers frequently ask is “why do my tomato leaves turn yellow?”. There are many possible reasons why... Read More
Roles of potassium in plants
Potassium is an essential plant nutrient, one of the three macro-elements required by plants in relatively large quantities – nitrogen, potassium and... Read More