Avenue Natural and biofertilizers for cotton

Theme : Poultry litter for low irrigation of cotton

Innovation relevant to : Cotton cultivation professionals, Farmers, Poultry farms,

Poultry litter as a solution to soil compaction and productivity of cotton

Scientists in Mississippi State University looked at how applying poultry litter to fields over several years would affect the soil and crops grown afterward. The soils with poultry litter had the ability to hold a lot more water, and they allowed water to soak into the ground quicker.

Source : News wise

Innovation Highlights

Soil receiving poultry litter could save farmers about one watering event a season.

Keywords

Poultry manure

Animal manure

Organic fertilizer


Date

2021-05-05

Geography

United States

Innovation done by

Researchers - University research

other stakeholders

SMEs

Startups

Agriculture consultants

University researchers in cotton crops