Harmfulness of burning crop residues
Burning crop residues, or burning the field after harvest, although it seems like a quick method for clearing the field, actually has serious consequences for the soil and the environment. This procedure destroys useful microorganisms in the soil and reduces the content of organic matter, which directly affects soil fertility. Also, burning releases large amounts of harmful gases into the atmosphere, which contributes to air pollution and accelerates climate change.
One of the most important negative consequences of burning is the reduction of the soil’s ability to retain water, which can further worsen the effects of drought in subsequent seasons and result in lower yields. In the long term, burning impoverishes your soil, making it less productive and more demanding to maintain.
Uniker – Solution for the treatment of crop residues
Instead of burning, we recommend Uniker as an environmentally friendly and efficient solution for the treatment of crop residues. Uniker contains useful microorganisms that accelerate the process of decomposition of plant residues, turning them into organic matter that directly enriches the soil. This process not only increases the nutrient content, but also improves the soil structure, allowing for better crop development in the following season.
Uniker contains bacteria that feed on cellulose, part of which is organic harvest residues, and accelerates the processes of decomposition and mineralization, creating new organic matter in the soil.
How to properly apply Uniker?
Treatment of crop residues with Uniker is simple and practical. It is enough to apply 5 liters of Uniker per hectare, spraying evenly over the rest of the crop in the field. After spraying, it is recommended to plate or plow the residues so that the microorganisms from Uniker can start the process of decomposition and enrichment of the soil.
Steps for applying Uniker:
1. Spraying – Apply Uniker (5 lit/ha) directly on the harvest residues.
2. Disc or plow – After spraying, disc or plow the crop residues to mix them with the soil.
3. Maintenance – Leave the soil to regenerate naturally while the microorganisms from Uniker do their job of enriching the soil.
In this way, you not only protect your field, but also contribute to the preservation of natural resources. Uniker allows the soil to retain more moisture, which is key to combating drought, and at the same time increases soil fertility, resulting in better yields.
Instead of burning the remains and endangering the health of your soil, opt for Uniker treatment. This environmentally friendly way of treating crop residues not only improves the quality of the soil, but also enables you to produce sustainably with higher yields.
We especially recommend the use of Uniker every year due to its long-term beneficial effect on the soil. Producers who use it for 3+ years note a lower need for the use of mineral fertilizers.
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