Essays about: "NPK"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the word NPK.

  1. 1. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
    Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mer växtkraft i trädgårdslandet med bokashi? : ett jämförande odlingsförsök med bokashi, traditionell kompost, BSF-kompost och biogödsel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Sara Norberg; [2022]
    Keywords : EM; återvinning; matavfall;

    Abstract : Att ta vara på matavfall från hushållen är viktigt för att ställa om till ett hållbart samhälle med cirkulära system för näringsämnen och energi. Hemkompostering nämns i EU:s direktiv om avfallshantering som en metod för att återvinna bioavfall där det uppstår. READ MORE

  4. 3. The potential for large-scale implementation of biochar in the agricultural sector : a quantitative study on plant growth in light soils and a qualitative study on the agricultural sector’s perception on biochar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Mathilda Håkansson; Louise Strömberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Transdisciplinary study; Agricultural science; Biochar; Plant growth; Soil properties; Biochar implementation; Perceptions on biochar;

    Abstract : Agricultural activities are collectively one of the largest contributors to accumulation of greenhouse gasses (GHG). At the same time, agriculture is at a risk to be affected extensively by climate change. Concurrently, in conventional agriculture GHG emissions have become inevitable to maintain efficiency. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wool you look at that? Sheep wool pellets as fertilizer in container-grown crops with short cultivation time

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Joy Hill; [2022]
    Keywords : Sheep wool pellets; sheep wool; organic fertilizer; container cultivation; basil;

    Abstract : Sheep wool pellets (SWP) is an organic fertilizer that capitalizes an excess waste product of sheep husbandry, providing a way to reduce the environmental impact of wool and recycling it back into the production cycle. With a NPK of 10-0,1-4,5 and other trace elements, the pellets are considered a well-rounded fertilizer, but with a long degradation time. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effekter av kalkkväve i odling av isbergssallat : ett mindre fältförsök

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Oskar Olsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Isbergssallat; kalkkväve; gödsling; Iceberg lettuce; calcium cyanamide; fertilization;

    Abstract : Odling av isbergssallat kräver stora insatser per odlat hektar och innebär många risker för odlaren. Isbergssallaten har en relativt kort kulturtid på 6–10 veckor från plantering till skörd. Den ställer höga krav på näringstillförsel, vatten och temperatur under hela plantans tillväxt för att nå ett gott resultat i sin odling. READ MORE