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Sustainable Farming - Building and Maintaining Soil Fertility

First published:
28 February 2024
Last updated:
16 July 2025

This module introduces various topics that are essential for improving your soil fertility and increasing your yields. It will introduce you to understanding the basics of soil fertility, its components, measurement, and management practices. The module further introduces you to practical measures in soil management. Practices you will address include crop rotation, using green manure, composting, and minimum tillage. These sustainable soil management practices provide benefits of improving soil fertility, preventing pests and diseases, enhance nutrient availability to the plant and ultimately increase yields.   

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