Ad/dis of fertilisers Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 ad of Nat fert
A
Costs nothing to make
Release nutrients slowly
Often waste products
Natural and can be used in organic farming
2
Q
Name the 3 dis of Nat fert
A
Release nutrients slowly
Difficult to spread + heavy
Have a lower nitrogen content
3
Q
Name the 5 advantages of art fert
A
Release nutrients immediately
Have a high nitrogen content
Contains highly soluble nutrients
Easy to spray on fields
Nutrient levels can be easily controlled