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I'm doing the same thing in science. Hard question, isn't it? My teacher hasn't even bothered to teach us about it and decides to give us a homework sheet on it. The other answer means nothing to me, but I have been told that lime being spread on fields is something to do with it...
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How farmers reduce level of acidity in soil?
Spreading chalk, lime or blast furnace slag is mainly spread on fields to counter the acidity.
How do farmers change the acidity of soil?
They add lime to it so is editds the PH balance
Why do farmers use calcium compounds to neutralise their soil?
Soil can be too acidic for some crop plants to grow. Thus liming the soil, which is a basic fertilizer, will decrease acidity and increase neutralization of the soil so plants can grow well in. It's also a way for livestock to get their calcium when grazing.
Why should farmers be trained in how to use pesticides?
they shoud be trained because it is a dangerous chemical which harms the humans,farmers and wildlife.
Why do farmers use ammonium compounds?
it can be used as a fertilisers and pesticides for the plants and it is cheaper but i don't think the examiner will except that. but it still a point.
How is chemical tests beneficial to farmers?
It is very important to know the chemical composition of the soils: the quantity and types of fertilizers, materials to correct the acidity of the soil and some other modern additives.
How do farmers reduce soil acidity?
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How farmers reduce level of acidity in soil?
Spreading chalk, lime or blast furnace slag is mainly spread on fields to counter the acidity.
How do farmers change the acidity of soil?
They add lime to it so is editds the PH balance
Biological pest control methods supplement but cannot replace chemical pest control methods?
False. Organic farmers and gardeners have been doing just that for years.
Why dont organic farmers use pesticides?
They do. They just use organic pesticides, natural compounds which help control or suppress a given pest.
Why do farmers use calcium compounds to neutralise their soil?
Soil can be too acidic for some crop plants to grow. Thus liming the soil, which is a basic fertilizer, will decrease acidity and increase neutralization of the soil so plants can grow well in. It's also a way for livestock to get their calcium when grazing.
How was irrigation for farmers in mesopotamia?
it was easy to irrigate it but the farmers had to control the flooding by digging canals
Why should farmers be trained in how to use pesticides?
they shoud be trained because it is a dangerous chemical which harms the humans,farmers and wildlife.
What did farmers do in mesopotamia to control water problems?
they built irrigation systems to control flooding
Why did farmers rethink their pest-control practices?
Moreover, concern was on the rise over the presence of chemicals in foods, forcing farmers to rethink their pest- and quality-control practices.
How did the railroads take advantage of farmers?
The railroads knew that the farmers needed the railroads to travel and trade so the prices were raised purposely to control the farmers.
