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This is an interesting question, but not for the reasons you might think. The issue might be why any farmer might wish to improve the fertility of his soil - the answer to which is obvious: because without action on his or her part, the soil is relatively unproductive, and action to improve the fertility makes the crops grow better. But the question contains two important words: need, and artificially.
Dealing with "artificially" first, the word could simply mean to improve the fertility by adding something to it, which could include, for example, straw or manure. But more likely, it means increasing fertility by adding chemicals. Then the answer to the question might be "because the soil is deficient in an important element such as biologically active nitrogen, potassium or phosphorous".
The word "need" is interesting because it might suggest that the farmer is forced by some external agency to try to improve soil fertility. The answer to the question might then be "because unless the yield is big enough he will default on his bank loan and the bank will repossess the farm". Or perhaps "because decades of misuse of the soil has reduced its natural fertility to the point where additional chemicals are needed."
It's important to frame the question correctly!
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How soil can damage by Overcultivation?
The soil get spoiled for over cultivation because it losses its fertility as the continues cultivation of the plants it need sometime to regain its fertility through different sources.
Why would the farmer need to understand the water balance of farmland?
As a farmer plants crops. Different crops require different volumes of water. It is of an advantage to a farmer to know how much water is there to supply for a certain crop so it(crops) can be planted at the right time with adequate water supply.
Why soil fertility is important to soil conservation?
Humans need food to survive. If the soil stops being fertile, humans move on and dig up other soil. In the process, plants and animals that lived there are now displaced.
How can rich soil benefit the economy of a region?
Rich soil would improve crops. More crops = more produce that can be sold and more produce that the area does not need to import.
What does fertile soil do?
Fertile is plants that need minerals in the soil for them to grow well.these minerals may enter the soil from the naturalAnswerWell, when soil is fertile that means that it is very very good for growing plants in. So if you have fertile soil and you are a farmer, you would want to grow crops for food or materials in the soil. Answernothing unless you plant something in it
Why are farmers attracted to volcanic areas?
Volcanic eruptions include minerals which plants need and which improve soil fertility.
What could you do to improve the fertility of the soil in your garden?
Test your soil in the fall. Then you will know what you need to add to the soil. The soil report should tell you exactly what you need. You can do an estimate based on which weeds grow in your garden.
What does it take to be a farmer?
you need to have a liscence to be a farmer(:
What are farmer's need's?
farmers need is nothing only u can help a farmer
How much land do you need to be called a farmer?
For being a farmer there is no need to have your own land
Who would need to eat more carbohydrates a secretary or a farmer?
a secretory because they work
How china uses family fertility?
i need a answer
What does a farmer need in his farm?
A cowculator
Can you have artificial insemination done?
Yes, but you need to go to a doctor who handles fertility problems. at what age is the limit for fertility treatment
Why was shifting cultivation was sustainable in the past?
in the past people understood that some pause in agril. continuum improve the land fertility and produces more. more over need was limited, so natural shifting farming developed.
What areas of you need to improve English?
1. What areas do I need to improve on?
Why does the incubator used by the farmer not need to be large?
no
