Organic fertilizers contain only plant or animal-based materials that are either a byproduct or end product of naturally occurring processes, such as manures, leaves and compost. The biggest advantage of an organic fertilizer is that the danger of over-fertilization is reduced as the nutrients are released slowly and hence they are available over a longer period and only few applications are required. Organic fertilizer improves the soil by escalating the soil’s ability to hold water and nutrients and decreases the erosion and soil crusting caused by rain and wind. Using organic fertilizer adds more natural nutrients, feeds important microbes in the soil and improves the structure of the soil. Organic fertilizers continue to improve the soil even after the plants have taken the nutrients they need and therefore, the longer the soil is fed with organic fertilizers, the better its composition and texture will be.

Uses of an organic fertilizer

The use of organic-based fertilizers in sustainable agriculture benefits farmers, growers, consumers and the environment in many ways.
• boost both nutrient efficiency and organic matter content in the soil;
• nurture the soil with organic matter that reduces dependency on chemical inputs;
• restore and maintain soil fertility to nurture plant growth;
• enhance the biological activity and biodiversity of soils;
• enhance the quality attributes of produce as well as yield;
• improve the efficiency of nutrient use to produce more robust crops;
• facilitate the slow release of nutrients in response to the dynamic needs of plants;
• boost the efficiency of water use to render crops more resilient and drought-resistant;
• reduce the impact of farming and safeguard ecosystems by minimizing leaching.
• enhance crop resistance to erosion by improving the soil’s organic matter content.
• improve the efficiency of resource use by incorporating natural raw materials.



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