With the latest technological and scientific advances, agriculture is evolving by leaps and bounds. In a very short period of time, more advances have been made in agriculture than in the last few centuries, thanks to the fact that innovation innovation is becoming a fundamental part of the sector. Biofertilizers and products that enhance the microorganisms already present in the soil are examples of this. The advantages of biofertilizers are multiple.
Moreover, it is quite likely that the use of this type of products will increase due to two main reasons. The first is to achieve more productive crops while improving their quality, while the second is due to increased social awareness of sustainable production.
What are biofertilizers?
Biofertilizers are products composed of microorganisms, mainly fungi and bacteria, which increase the amount of nutrients for the plant and improve soil quality. Thus, through their application it is possible to increase crop yields.
Among the main advantages of biofertilizers are the following:
- Increases biodiversity and soil fertility
- Contribute to environmental protection
- They help the process of water absorption and carbon fixation in the soil.
- Promote the organic matter present in the soil
- Make crops more sustainable
However, in addition to biofertilizers, there are other types of products that can help achieve the same objectives. We are talking about soil activatorsThese do not add living organisms to the soil, but stimulate the presence of bacteria and fungi that are already naturally present in the soil.
The importance of microorganisms in the soil and their relationship with plants
Microorganisms present in the soil contribute to the transformation and development of the soil, which is why they are of great importance for crops. Among their benefits we find that:
- Improve soil structure
- They help to solubilize nutrients for plants
- Moisture retention and improved root development
Therefore, when for some reason there are not enough of these microorganisms naturally, it is possible to increase their presence with some products. This is one of the main advantages of biofertilizers and soil activators.
The importance of organic matter and carbon in the soil
Another aspect that can help the crop is the presence of adequate levels of organic matter and carbon in the soil. Organic matter is composed of the remains of living beings (such as manure), plants and decomposing microorganisms that contribute, among other benefits, to improving soil structure, erosion resistance and fertility. In addition, organic matter can also contribute carbon to the soil, which will increase its water retention capacity, structure and fertility.
How does Ágran contribute to soil improvement?
One of Ágran's products for soil improvement is Soil-Max. As mentioned above, it is not a biofertilizer, but it provides very similar benefits. It consists of a soil activator and conditioner composed of bio-activators, organic acids and nutrients that acts directly on the soil to improve its properties and enhance the presence of bacteria and organisms. In this way, it allows establishing the original characteristics of the soil and increasing its performance.
In short, we could conclude that not only biofertilizers can help to establish adequate levels of organic matter in the soil and improve its condition. Soil activators are an excellent alternative with multiple advantages.
