Setting up a dish experiment to test nitrogen release rates of modern product forms

Organic farming focuses on the natural nutrient supply capacity of the soil and the nutrient conversion activity of its biota, as no synthetic fertilisers are used to replenish nutrients that can be directly applied to plants. Organic farming is based on the nutrient pool that emerges from the soil.

Today, the preference for organic fertilisers over fertilisers is even more relevant. The “From Farm to Table” strategy (EP, 20.5.2020) aims to improve organic farming by reducing the use of fertilisers by at least 20% by 2030. Given the current economic situation (fertiliser shortages, rising energy and fertiliser prices), the use of organic fertilisers can also offer a suitable alternative.

Aim of the culture dish experiment:

  • To learn about the uptake of different commercially available, easy to dose, pelleted nutrients in soils with different physical properties.
  • Monitor nitrogen uptake and utilisation to minimise the risk of losses.
  • To provide up-to-date data on nutrient uptake of modern product forms for production practice.

Activities

  • In this research, we want to model different growing conditions using different physical soils.
  • We will use at least four commercially available and commonly used in Hungarian cultivation or new substances that we consider to have potential. The products selected are of different origins – poultry, large animal and non-digestive origin – so nitrogen is stored in different forms.

Expected results

  • Up-to-date knowledge of the nutrient release and optimal application technology of different forms of crop enhancement products for organic farming.
  • To develop proposals for organic nutrient supplementation methods for the use of commercially available products.
  • The research is expected to increase the productivity of organic horticultural production and the success of new entrants to the organic system.

Contact person

Milibák Flóra

Flóra Pászti-Milibák

Researcher
Agricultural engineer, Plant Protection Engineer, Teacher of Agricultural Engineering

  • flora.milibak@biokutatas.hu
MNVH

The implementation of the research is supported by Hungarian National Rural Network (MNVH): www.videkihalozat.eu

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