GAP Related To Soil
Further information: Compost, Mulch, Potting soil, Organic fertilizer, and Soil borne infectious diseases- Reducing erosion by wind and water through hedging and ditching
- Application of fertilizers at appropriate moments and in adequate doses (i.e., when the plant needs the fertilizer), to avoid run-off (see nitrogen balance method).
- Maintaining or restoring soil organic content, by manure application, use of grazing, crop rotation
- Reduce soil compaction issues (by avoiding using heavy mechanical devices)
- Maintain soil structure, by limiting heavy tillage practices FAO : GAP : FAO GAP Principles : Soil
- In situ green manuring by growing pulse crops like cowpea, horse gram, sunhemp etc.
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