As long as soil fertility is measured only by the crop yields, the awareness about the soil will
remain low. Soil in this context is just a medium where plants grow and a base to apply plant
nutrients. Compared to this simple approach in conventional agriculture, soil fertility has a totally
different meaning in organic agriculture. Improving and maintaining the fertility of the soil is the
central focus in organic farming. For the organic farmer, feeding the crop means feeding the soil.
Only a fertile soil can yield healthy crops and it is the most important resource of every farm.
Therefore, it is very important for organic farmers to gain a thorough understanding on the
various factors influencing soil fertility.
remain low. Soil in this context is just a medium where plants grow and a base to apply plant
nutrients. Compared to this simple approach in conventional agriculture, soil fertility has a totally
different meaning in organic agriculture. Improving and maintaining the fertility of the soil is the
central focus in organic farming. For the organic farmer, feeding the crop means feeding the soil.
Only a fertile soil can yield healthy crops and it is the most important resource of every farm.
Therefore, it is very important for organic farmers to gain a thorough understanding on the
various factors influencing soil fertility.
