THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AGRICULTURE

Weathering and degradation sooner or later cause the mulch to fragment. These fragments and bigger pieces of plastic accumulate in soil. Mulch residue has become measured at levels of 50 to 260 kg for every hectare in topsoil in places where by mulch use dates back again over ten years, which confirms that mulching is An important supply of the tw

In addition, additives in residual plastic movie (such as UV and thermal stabilizers) may have deleterious results on crop development, soil composition, nutrient transportation and salt concentrations. There is a threat that plastic mulch will deteriorate soil high quality, deplete soil natural and organic issue shares, raise soil water repellence