Organic manure, on the other hand, refers to partially decomposed organic matter like digestate from a biogas plant, compost, and vermicompost, which provides nutrients to the soil, crops and improves yield.
Organic fertilisers can be cheaper, more locally available, and more sustainable than chemical fertilisers.
They help maintain soil fertility, improve soil structure, and increase soil microbial activity, along with a reduction in the risk of soil erosion.
Organic fertilisers also help in reducing the environmental impact of chemical fertilisers, such as pollution
and contamination of groundwater. All of this leads to more sustainable development goals.
In addition to this, bio-stimulants including seaweed, botanical extracts, protein components, biopolymers which enhances the nutrition efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance, and crop quality are also important substances used in organic farming.
Speaking to TNIE, Guntur Agriculture Department Joint Director A Venkateswarulu said that the officials have increased vigilance on sale of organic products in the district. “We are monitoring the sale of organic fertilisers and preventing fake products entering into the market and causing damage to the crops. In addition to this, awareness programmes are being held at field level through RBKs to farmers and encouraging them to check the licence of the shops and labels of the products before purchasing,” he added.
