Skip to main content

Soil Biology

    A small note on the first workshop conducted by Young Farmers Forum, an association for farmers situated in Coimbatore. We had splendid learning experience for the session.

The Initiation by young farmers Forum and Kumaraguru Institute of agriculture was kicked started with an interactive session on Soil Biology. There were 3 experts, the founder of Panmayam (an organic Farm) a professor from Kumaraguru Institute of agriculture and a soil biology researcher.


     They covered Soil Biology from the basics to how soil must be treated for more yield from the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the types of soil in Southern India. Around 30 people were present with the largely varied understanding of the subject, everyone who came was maintaining a farm and had a lot of experiences to share with us.


     The biggest problem suppressing the stable state of soil is the quick eradication of topsoil. The use of heavy machines to till can account for this loss on the farm. Secondly, the difference in inorganic and organic fertilisers affect the soil to on an environmental and yield wise level. 

 As an outcome of research in the lab and experience on the farm, everyone felt that farmers must be educated on the use of a microscope for quick and in-depth monitoring of the farm and also get access to labs for getting soil tests periodically.


     The fertilisers need to culture the soil according to the plant whether it is a fruit or a vegetable. The amount of Carbon ,Nitrogen ,Oxygen ,bacteria and fungi must be maintained to ensure your farming in the right way. An easy indication of the soil health would be to observe the biological life thriving in it. The number of worms beneath the soil will be a marker of the air and nutrients in the soil. Similar to the above discussion, the first hour was packed with information while the second half of the session was an open discussion where people grouped up with others to share their experiences. 


     During this time, I understood that an organically grown vegetable or fruit has twice the amount of nutrients than a conventionally grown one. A soil biologist Dr.Eling and her course was recommended for deeper understanding of the subject.





Attempting a write up from experience after a long time! Hope you enjoyed the write -up.

- Bharathi Senthilkumar







Labels:

Comments

  1. selvaraj20 June 2022 at 21:17

    A nice narration of the workshop you had attended, which reads
    very academic and can be made more interesting with some kind of humour, etc.
    Thank you Bharathi for sharing with me this blog.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous21 June 2022 at 11:16

    Thank you very much sister for sharing me a very informative blog about soil... It was truly good..... It made me inspire.....

    ReplyDelete
  3. Deepak21 June 2022 at 12:35

    Good to know about your experience and soil biology outline.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

EARTH DAY '24 - THE FACTS

It's  2024 and Global temperatures are rising at an alarming rate . The average surface temperature has increased almost 1.5°C (about 2.5°F) . The loss of biodiversity disrupts entire ecosystems, impacting everything from clean water to food chains. 58% of the global population, or 3.8 billion people face water scarcity and we should question the loss of biodiversity in another post, as the list is longer than ours! Thanks to our ignorance of other residents we share our planet with ! The oceans are not giant trash cans! 88% of water is filled with plastics. We are at the situation of consuming air polluted at 53.3 micrograms per cubic meter. Now I'm not surprised 544.9 million people in the world face breathing issues!  Deforestation, desertification, and other forms of land degradation are reducing the Earth's land productivity.  1.83 billion trees are planted every year, while 15.3 billion are cut down due to human activity. This means that one tree is planted for...
3 comments
Read more

Book review of A Thousand Splendid Suns: A Tale of Resilience, Love, and Sacrifice

A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini is an emotionally gripping masterpiece that dives deep into the lives of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose fates intertwine amidst the dangerous backdrop of war and oppression in Afghanistan. Through vivid storytelling  Hosseini weaves a narrative that not only captures the harsh realities of life under Taliban rule but also celebrates the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit. At its core, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a testament to the power of love and friendship in the face of adversity. Mariam, a young girl forced into marriage at a tender age, and Laila, a privileged yet determined woman, form an unlikely bond as they navigate through the challenges of life under the oppressive regime. Their relationship evolves from one of necessity to one of profound companionship, providing solace and support in a world rife with cruelty and injustice. What sets Hosseini's novel apart is its ability to evok...
Post a Comment
Read more

A green shadow

In the midst of emerald fields, Where nature's beauty never yields, Lies a shadow, deep and green, A sight that's rarely seen. It dances among the trees, Whispering secrets on the breeze, A cloak of verdant hue, A symbol of life anew. It stretches across the land, A guardian, strong and grand, Protecting all that lies beneath, From the harshness of the heat. It's a reminder of the earth's embrace, A symbol of its endless grace, For without this green shadow, Our world would surely fallow. It's a haven for creatures small, A shelter for them all, A place to rest and hide, From the scorching sun outside. But this shadow is more than just a shield, It's a symbol of life, forever sealed, For without the greenery it holds, Our world would be barren and cold. So let us cherish this green shadow, For it's a gift from nature, we must know, A reminder of the earth's might, And the beauty of its green light. - Bharathi Senthilkumar
7 comments
Read more