Organic fertilisers are naturally occurring, carbon-based materials that are added to soil or plants to encourage growth. They usually originate from substances such as plants, animal manure, fresh and dried plant material, agricultural byproducts and more.
Mandisa Mazibuko, a crop science master’s candidate, discusses how applying organic manure and using organic fertiliser support sustainable agriculture.
Mazibuko shares the differences between organic and conventional fertilisers. A key difference is that conventional fertilisers are chemically based whereas organic fertilisers are all natural substances.
Benefits of organic fertilisers
“Organic fertilisers are more beneficial to the environment and our ecosystem’s sustainability than conventional fertilisers,” she explains.
Mazibuko further delves into the use of organic fertiliser and the benefits to sustainable agriculture, nutritional benefits, and manure’s organic application.
“It also provides nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and zinc which is necessary for plants germination and colouring.”
Mazibuko ends off with advice to farmers and why organic fertilisers are a guaranteed great choice.
In this episode, she also discusses:
- Accessibility of organic fertilisers;
- Accommodation of new-era farmers and commercial farmers;
- Where to find manure and create organic fertilisers.
Catching up with the week’s #SoilSista
Jennifer Serage’s extraordinary journey from an engineering career to cultivating tribal lands epitomises strength amid challenges, echoing the transformative impact of the #SoilSistas programme. She is one of the graduates in the Corteva Women Agripreneur Programme.
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