Development and Validation the Effectiveness of Nehemiah Fertilizer for Farmers

Abstract

The prime objective of this study is to develop and validate the effectiveness of Nehemiah fertilizer for farmers to have a good crop. Improving soil nutrients is essential for sustainable agriculture. Animal manure is an excellent source of supplying nutrients such as organic matter that can enhance the production of a plant. Animal manure provides higher organic matter to the soil and hence impacts soil quality in long-term. The present study assessed the impacts of manure application on soil quality where petchay, eggplant, okra, etc. are planted. There were range of soil quality indicators used in this study; these include soil organic carbon (SOC), biodegradable materials, fertile soil, natural decomposer (maggots) water retention, and soil penetration resistance. Specifically, this study aimed to attain the following objectives:to develop the effectiveness of Nehemiah fertilizer and validate this fertilizer to the users by the pre-test results, gained scores of the experimental and control group, and effectiveness to users. Lastly, it sought to draw implications from the Nehemiah fertilizer results. This study showed that the addition of organic manure significantly improved the soil properties. Results from the study will be helpful for management practices by providing information about the impact of different manure and fertilizer application rates on soil quality.