The research project aims to provide policy recommendations to the Department of Agriculture through the determination of the effects of cover corps and green manure to soil ecosystem services under organic production system (site specific recommendation of land management practice… Read more

The research project aims to determine the differences of Biochar derived from different agricultural residues on soil physical properties and CEC of Angeles Series

Biochar is a solid material obtained from the carbonisation of biomass and brings agricultural benefits by boosting soil’s fertility and its ability to withstand drought, flooding; it can also rid soil of heavy metals and other pollutants. This soil amendment… Read more

Soil health assessment is often overlooked particularly the biological indicators. Previous researches have been limited to determination of soil microbial population through standard laboratory procedures such as microbial count. Hence, there is a need to have a thorough understanding of… Read more

The use of organic amendments, such as farm manure and composts, has long been recognized in agriculture with positive results on plant growth and yield and soil fertility. The need to study the efficiency of vermicompost and vermi tea as… Read more

Soil erosion and the use of chemical fertilizers is an inevitable factor in cultivating sloping areas. These problems can be addressed through adoption of technologies that are appropriate and acceptable to the farmer such as proper tillage and farm residue… Read more