Introduction to Soil Improvement

The presentation outlines natural methods to improve soil quality. It focuses on using organic matter, microorganisms, and rice husk charcoal to create a healthy, aggregated soil structure. Through fermentation processes like Tsuchi/Sumi Koji, beneficial microbes are multiplied to boost soil fertility, enhance biodiversity, and suppress diseases. Leguminous green manures are also recommended to enrich the soil with nitrogen.

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Title Introduction to Soil Improvement
Description The presentation outlines natural methods to improve soil quality. It focuses on using organic matter, microorganisms, and rice husk charcoal to create a healthy, aggregated soil structure. Through fermentation processes like Tsuchi/Sumi Koji, beneficial microbes are multiplied to boost soil fertility, enhance biodiversity, and suppress diseases. Leguminous green manures are also recommended to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
Agroecology Category
  • Soil health
  • Nutrition and diets
Agroecology Keyword
  • Green manure
  • Nematode
  • Nutrient
Contributing organisations ECHO Asia
Author Osamu Arakawa
Year 2017
Type of document Presentations & events
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
Web Link http://edn.link/fdych9