Phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) deficiencies are common in calcareous soils. Calcareous soils make up some of the most productive agricultural lands in the Mandozai district of the Khost province in southeastern Afghanistan and little is known about the phosphorus and zinc fertilit…
Small-scale (2–5 ha) farmers in Sepunggur, Sumatra, Indonesia, use fire because it is the cheapest and quickest tool for land clearing. Other benefits, as perceived by the farmers, are an increased soil fertility ascribed to ash addition, soil structure improvement, and a reduct…
In western Niger soil fertility depletion threatens food production. Cattle management and manure are used to maintain soil fertility. However, cattle population and insufficient feed limit the use of manure for improving soil fertility. The purpose of this research was to asses…
The study was carried out in the eastern region of the Sudan to measure nutrients and biomass recovery in abandoned mechanized farms. Thirty-five abandoned farms in four mechanized farm areas and 11 forest sites in three forest reserves were selected. Each farm and forest site w…