Soil Conditioner - Natural soil improvement for agriculture
Soil conditioners are the components added to soil that fertilizers and improve the physical qualities of the soil. Soil conditioners improve the structure of soil by increasing aeration, nutrients and water holding capacity. These are generally used for rebuilding or improving soils affected by improper soil management. It can be applied either before planting with a tiller or after planting periodically during the growing season. Soil conditioners also help in improving the yield of the soil and can help change its property to best suit the state that a plant needs to grow. Some of the commonly used soil conditioners are biochar, bone meal, blood meal, coffee grounds, compost, compost tea, coir, manure, straw, etc. Many soil conditions are commercially available in the form of certified organic products, for people concerned with maintaining organic crops or organic gardens.
The soil conditioners market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period owing to driving factors such as high demands for food and other crops coupled with the growing necessity of enhanced nutrient management in the soil. Shrinking arable land has made it even harder to ensure food security; this factor further propels the demand for soil conditioners market. However, the high cost of natural soil conditioners and lack of awareness among farmers regarding soil management practices severely restrict the soil conditioners market growth. On the other hand, technological advancements in the field offer significant growth opportunities for the soil conditioners market.
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