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During Conversion Period, Soil Fertility Can Be
Improved And Maintained Initially Through Use Of Organic Inputs Like Well
Decomposed Organic Manure/ Vermicompost, Green Manure And Biofertilizers In Appropriate
Quantity. These Organic Inputs Are Used For Feeding The Soil. Well Fed
Healthy Soil Rich In Microflora And Microfauna Takes Care Of The Crop
Nutrient Requirement. Plant Biomass, FYM, Cattle Dung Manure, Enriched
Compost, Biodynamic Compost, Cow-Pat-Pit Compost And Vermicompost Are Key
Sources Of On-Farm Inputs. Among Off-Farm Inputs, Important Components Are
Non-Edible Oil Cakes, Poultry Manure, Biofertilizers, Mineral Grade Rock
Phosphate And Lime Etc.
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Lopping From Glyricidia And Other Plants Grown On
Bunds, On-Farm Produced Compost And Vermicompost, Animal Dung And Urine And
Crop Residue Should Form The Major Source Of Nutrient And Concentrated
Manures Such As Crushed Oil Cakes, Poultry Manure, Vegetable Market Waste
Compost And Other Novel Preparations Such As Biodynamic Formulations Etc Can
Be Used In Appropriate Quantity. Use Of High Quantities Of Manures Should Be
Avoided. Changing Crop Rotations And Multiple Crops Ensure Better Utilization
Of Resources. Depending Upon The Type Of Crop And Requirement Of Nutrients
For Different Crops, The Quantity Of Externally Produced Inputs Is
Determined.
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Application Of Liquid Manure (For Soil Enrichment)
Is Essential To Maintain The Activity Of Microorganisms And Other Life Forms
In The Soil. 3-4 Applications Of Liquid Manure Is Essential For All Types Of
Crops. Vermiwash, Compost Tea, Cow Urine, Pachgavya And Biosol Etc Are
Excellent Growth Promoters When Used As Foliar Spray. 3-5 Sprays After 25-30
Days Of Sowing Ensure Good Productivity. Use Of Biodynamic Preparations, Such
As BD-500 And BD-501 As Foliar Spray Has Also Been Found To Be Effective In
Growth Promotion.
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