Compost and inorganic fertilizer in saline soils
Type: Technologies
Creation: 2016-06-06 08:33 Updated: 2019-06-12 16:23
Compilers: Badria Alhosni
Reviewers: David Streiff, Alexandra Gavilano
Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
- Country: Oman
- Region/ State/ Province: AlBatinah South
- Further specification of location (e.g. municipality, town, etc.), if relevant: AlMusinah
- Map: View Map
Description of the SLM Technology
Short description of the Technology
Improving fertility of saline soil applying combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers
Detailed description of the Technology
The total area where the technology implemented is 70 feddan. the farm is 35 years since it is established. there are also 4 green houses. There are 2 pumps for pumping irrigation. organic and inorganic fertilizers are used in this farm. crops grown are leafy crops.(onion, alfalfa, Rhodes Grass, Lemon , Date Palm, cassava)
Purpose of the Technology: to improve the productivity of soils under saline conditions . Salinity level of irrigated water is about 2.24 dS/m.
Establishment / maintenance activities and inputs: Land preparation is done before planting by plowing and harrowing. then the fertilizer applied before planting. Crops are cultivated by special machinery. The crops are also weeded manually.
Natural / human environment: the technology is implemented in nearly level land. Irrigation water is from wells. the farm is situated in locality where similar small holding are found in the surroundings.
Photos of the Technology
- 📍 AlMusinah, AlBatinah South
- 📷 Eng.Badria (Oman)
- 📍 Almusinah
- 📷 Eng.Badria (Oman)