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Why is organic matter important for crop production?
 

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Organic matter consists of animals and plant remains which have gone through decomposition. This also includes the waste product produced by the animals and plants. When these remains and waste go through decomposition, they provide large amounts of nutrition to the living organisms in the soil and enriches it.

Organic matter is extremely important for crop production as it provides nutrients to the soil, binds the soil particles, and enhances the capacity of soil to hold the water. This provides a sustainable environment for crop production.

Generally, the soils consist between 2%-10% of organic matter.

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