Soil testing
Soil testing is a key tool in fertilizer management. It reduces guesswork and helps in minimizing environmental pollution. When done and used...Read More
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
Essentials of 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
Potassium in plants
Potassium is an essential nutrient for plants , one of the three macro-elements – nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus (NPK), as it is absorbed...Read More
Irrigation scheduling using evapotranspiration data
Irrigation scheduling refers to the timing, frequency and amount of water applied to the crop. In other words – when and how...Read More
Using Electrical Conductivity sensors in precision agriculture
The measurement of soil Electrical Conductivity (EC) is widely used in agriculture. However, there is still confusion around the meaning of the...Read More