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Provides nutrients necessary for crops as
well as the soil microbes. |
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Makes soil soft and porous, increases water holding
capacity, improves drainage, increases aeration, buffers
soil pH and increases soil fertility. |
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Minimises use of synthetic pesticides. |
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Contains some natural soil nitrification inhibitors
like epinimbin (neem cake) and karan/in (karanj cake). |
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Acts as soil amendment in case of problematic soils. |
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Improves the yield and quality of fruits and vegetables. |
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