Peningkatan Kualitas Lahan Menggunakan Pupuk Organik Untuk Pertanian Berkelanjutan

Arief Budiyanto (Balai Penelitian Tanah, Cimanggu Bogor)
Ishak Juarsah (Sekolah Tinggi ilmu pertanian Dharma Wacana)
Etik Puji Handayani (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pertanian Dharma Wacana)

Jurnal Wacana Pertanian
Vol 16, No 2 (2020): Jurnal Wacana Pertanian

Using organic fertilizer as a soil conditioner can increase the C-organic content in the soil. Nutrient content of organic fertilizers include (1) Contains nutrients in types and quantities varying depending on the origin, (2) providing nutrients in a slow (slow release) and in limited quantities, and (3) has the main function to improve fertility and soil health. Organic fertilizers derived from manure are the best soil ameliorants compared to other aminators. Nutrients contained in organic fertilizers are generally low and very varied. As soil amendment material, organic fertilizer helps in preventing erosion and reducing soil cracks. Organic matter as soil enhancers can improve soil physical, chemical and biological properties.