THE RATE AND PROPORTION OF MINERAL FERTILIZERS IN INCREASING THE YIELD OF CORN DIFFERENT SOILS

Abstract

Increasing maize grain output has historically lagged behind yield increases attained elsewhere in the world because of declining land productivity, a serious issue affecting smallholder farmers today. This deterioration is mostly due to the soil's decreased fertility as a result of ongoing farming without sufficient external nitrogen inputs. By combining organic and mineral fertilizer inputs, improved soil fertility management techniques can maximize the output of the system as a whole and allow for the effective utilization of applied inputs. The use of organic fertilizers in place of chemical ones to ensure excellent yields and safeguard the environment has drawn more attention recently.