It is a useful tool in preventing soil diseases, insect pests, weed problems, and for building healthy soils
Living bacteria called "biofertilizers" improve soil nutrient availability or mobilise nutrients for plants
The decomposing form of dead plants and animals, known as manure, is spread on the soil to boost yields
vermicompost is a substitute for synthetic fertilizer to provide essential nutrients to the soil
Integrated crop-livestock systems are seen as being particularly promising for increasing food production and soil fertility
The dependency on harmful pesticides is drastically reduced by using various species that rely on natural ways to control insect pests
It involves the application of green leaves to improve the organic content and fertility of the soil