What is soil alkalinity. Soil alkalinity is caused when there are excessive quantities of soluble minerals in the soil. The soil which is alkaline is usually found in arid or semi-arid areas like desert and Sahel Savanna.
How to remove alkalinity from the soil
Alkaline of the soil can be removed through the application of irrigation to dissolve some of the salt present in the soil
The application of some acid fertilizers like ammonium Sulphate can also help to reduce or remove completely soil alkalinity although in this case, the help of professionals should sought after for assistance. the removal of soil Alkaline in the best possible way can largely depend on the soil type present on the farm land.
Important means of removing Alkaline from the soil the application of sulphur to the soil by mixing the sulphur with Irrigation water which can be carried out using overhead or surface Irrigation method
This blog post is all about how to remove soil alkalinity it is not too deep but in the case of the pH level of the soil you can read my blog post here on causes of acidity and alkalinity in the soil
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LAND AS A FACTOR OF PRODUCTION
LAND AS A FACTOR OF PRODUCTION
: what is land? Land is defined in economics as a free gift of nature.
What is land in economics?
Land in economics does not only include land surface of the earth but all other free gifts of nature or natural resources like forest, mineral resources, rivers, oceans and atmosphere. Unlike other ction, the supply of land is limited. The reward for land is rent.
Characteristics or features of land
- Land is immobile: Land cannot be moved from one geographical location to another
- The supply of land is fixed: It is practically impossible for man to increase the quantity of land.
- Land is a free gift: Land is given freely by nature.
- Land is subject to diminishing returns: When a piece of land is frequently bought under cultivation, it becomes less productive
- Variability: The quality and value of land varies from one place to another as some areas of land are more fertile than others
- Rent: The reward for land is classified as rent
- Land has no cost of production: No cost was involved in bringing land into existence
- Land is heterogeneous: No two parcels of land are the same in value or in other characteristics
Importance and uses of land
- Farming purposes: Land is used for the cultivation of both food and cash crops, e.g maize, yam and cocoa. Water provides irrigation for farming activities in dry areas.
- Livestock purpose: and is also used for livestock production (i.e. rearing of animals), e.g. cattle, sheep, goat and poultry
