Farmers need fertilizers to improve and maintain soil fertility and ensure a productive and sustainable farming system. The information here is to help you understand the various steps in the fertilizer process from soil nutrition through to fertilizer application and its impact on the environment.

Topics Include:

• The cycle of nutrients in farm soil
• Primary Nutrients
• The effects of nutrient deficiency 
• Fertilizer efficiency
• Fertilizer placement
• Timing of application
• Fertilizers and the environment
• Sustainable farm management
• Soil erosion
• Salinity
• Fertilizer Facts