Open AccessSoil Quality Indices and Agricultural Impact of Swine Waste Open Disposal
Author(s) -
U. Osuocha Kelechi,
C Chukwu Ezinne
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of advances in agricultural research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8864
DOI - 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i430206
Subject(s) - abia , environmental science , agriculture , fertilizer , soil quality , nutrient , soil nutrients , agronomy , environmental engineering , waste management , soil water , agroforestry , soil science , engineering , ecology , biology , palm oil
Agricultural impact of swine waste open disposal in Ubakala area of Abia State were evaluated. Results indicates an increase in soil temperature with increasing soil depth while soil pH was observed to be slightly acidic. Increased soil nutrients, soil enzymes were recorded from the study. This findings suggest that swine dumps may not be good for agricultural purposes unless adequate treatment measures are taken prior to its application as fertilizer.