Fertilizer Application The method of applying fertilizer will depend on the- Type of crop Size of the farm Stage of development of the crop Adding excess fertilizer does not necessarily mean that the plant will grow faster and healthier. As a matter of fact it can cause more harm than good.

Broadcasting Fertilizer is scattered across the field. This occurs in rice and sugarcane cultivation.

Broadcasting (Mechanized)

Ring Application

Ring Application Fertilizer is added around the plant just under the leaf drip area

Fertilizer is applied in rows next to the plants roots Row Application Fertilizer is applied in rows next to the plants roots

Foliar Application This is where the fertilizer is mixed into a solution and applied to the leaves of the plant eg Nutrex (20:20:20)

Foliar Application

Liquid application Water is added to the fertilizer and this is mixed into a solution and applied to the plants

Example of a Model Farm

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