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IF fertilizers cause environmental damage and are expensive why do farmer use them?
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∙ 6y ago
They provide increased yield on the fields where they are used - more than enough to compensate for the cost of the fertilizer. The environmental damage occurs downstream from the farms from the effects of the fertilizer in the runoff water.
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What is potash maker todays equivalent job?
Someone who makes fertilizers. (Farmer)
What has the author John Farmer written?
John Farmer has written: 'Green shift' -- subject(s): Architecture, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Architecture
Where does the energy come from for growing crops?
From the sun and whatever fertilizers the farmer has spread on his field.
What are the precautions and concerns of farmers applying chemical fertilizers in gardening?
That the product is used on the particular plant that it's intended for is a farmer's precaution, and that the product is applied completely in accordance with the product's instructions is a farmer's concern, when applying chemical fertilizers in gardening.
What will happen if the farmer do not replenish the soil?
if the farmer do not replenish the soil the crops will damage.
Why are excessive fertilizers used?
Primarily lack of knowledge on the part of the farmer regarding the negative consequences, especially in developing nations where fertilizers are just coming into more common use. This is the main reason why agricultural extension education is so important, so that farmers can learn concepts such as diminishing point of return and environmental stewardship. Too many farmers still believe that if a little is good, more is better.
What is the difference between most fertilizers?
Commercial fertilizers are usually composed of three basic ingredients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Depending on the plant results a gardener or farmer may wish for, the proportions of these three chemicals are changed.
Advantages of inorganic fertilizers?
Primarily the reduction of the volume to be applied and the rapidity of availability to the crop. Chemical fertilizers have a much higher percentage of the nutrients per unit of material which saves the farmer both time and money in application.
How is transplanting useful to the farmer?
transplanting saves time and overcomes environmental hostalities to the farmers.
How can farmer help solve the issues surrounding an increase in algal blooms around the world?
By proper application of fertilizers. Soil tests provides the proper application of the right amount of fertilizers which farmers can follow. This will prevent excess fertilizers which seeps to the surrounding water resources conducive to the increase of algal blooms.
Describe the ways in which environmental factors influenced the rise of the Grange and the Farmer's Alliance movements?
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What is the meaning and definition of environmental clearance certificate?
A certificate of environmental clearance gives permission to a farmer, organization or business to facilitate a specific campaign. The meaning of the certificate is to promote environmental awareness in a local community.
