ORGANIC FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE

FERTILIZERS

A fertilizer or fertilizer (in British English) is any material of natural or synthetic origin (other than liming
materials) that is applied to soils or to plant tissues (usually leaves) to supply one or more plant
nutrients essential to the growth of plants. This also depends on its soil fertility as well as Organics such
as manures, powdered rocks (such as lime, rock phosphate, and greensand), blood meal, bone meal,
wood ash and compost all contain important micronutrients, and their texture would improve soil
quality rather than degrading it.

Pesticide

Pesticides are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying any pest. They are a class
of biocide. The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products (also known as 'crop
protection products), which in general protect plants from damaging influences such as weeds, fungi, or
insects. This use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often treated as synonymous with
plant protection product, although it is in fact a broader term, as pesticides are also used for non-
agricultural purposes. The term pesticide includes all of the following: herbicide, insecticide, insect
growth regulator, nematicide, termiticide, molluscicide, pesticides, avicide , rodenticide, predacide,
bactericide, insect repellent, animal repellent, antimicrobial, fungicide, disinfectant (antimicrobial), and
sanitizer.
 Methods of urban farming

1. Indoor Farming

The precursors to the high-tech indoor farming developments that are currently growing in popularity
are simply greenhouses. By controlling light, temperature, fertilization, and other growing conditions in
an enclosed area, many have increased their germination and yields. Today’s Controlled Environment
Agriculture (CEA) technology artificially controls temperature, humidity, light waves, and gases to
maximize the growth of particular plants, medicines, and foods. In addition, indoor farms may eliminate
the need for herbicides and pesticide usage. Technology also allows urban farms to embrace preventive
maintenance requirements within agriculture.

2. Vertical Farming

Vertical farming is a means of urban food production that grows produce vertically, instead of on a
single, horizontal plane as conventional or greenhouse farming may use. The major benefit is the ability
to produce more food in a tighter space, especially in urban environments where space is a premium.
Vertical farming is commonly part of skyscrapers, or repurposed warehouses in the city.