Natural Chilean Nitrate is Essential and Necessary       Natural Way of Production of Chilean Nitrate        Considerations on the Impact on the Environment        Human and Animal Health and Quality        Socio Economic Aspects and Values (Ethics)        References used in this study        Maintaining and increasing long term fertility of soils There is no indication that, when used properly, Natural Chilean Nitrate would have a negative effect on the soil structure and aggregate stability. A better plant growth caused by an improved synchronization between N availability and plant needs implies a larger organic matter input returned to the soil through more abundant crop residues, which should have a positive influence on soil organic matter and consequently on soil structure. Several long-term studies where done using Natural Chilean nitrate, amongst them are the experiments by Rothamsted Park Grass Experiments and the Broadbalk experiments Ecological impact related to controllability and quantity of the nitrogen influx Any fertilizer that increases controllability, i.e. N-availability and N-efficiency, in harmony with current organic practices will reduce the impact on the environment. In this context, Natural Chilean Nitrate represents a valuable contribution. Natural Chilean Nitrate as macro-nutrient fertilizer contains only N and no P and K. Therefore it will minimize accumulation of these macro-nutrients by avoiding excess input of organic fertilizers in order to satisfy N needs. Few specific long-term trials have been carried out in order to determine the influence of different farming systems on the microbial biomass in particular and on biological cycles in general. Even then, it is difficult to use these studies to extrapolate the specific influence of different fertilizing systems or individual fertilizers and this because of "confounding variables". Only 2 parameters; soil organic matter and pH, have been shown to clearly affect the microbial biomass. Natural Chilean Nitrate positively affects both soil organic matter and pH and therefore microbial biomass. Soil fauna and flora similarly are not expected to be negatively affected. This can be explained by the fact that the nitrate and sodium soil concentration will remain well within their natural range when Natural Chilean Nitrate is used as intended. Natural Chilean Nitrate is one of the least contaminant among the natural sources of fertilizer nitrogen. As said, when Natural Chilean Nitrate is applied, it is possible to exert a high degree of control over the timing and the level of available nitrate in the soil, minimizing leaching. Heavy metal content is negligible and lower than in average manures.      Did you know that Natural sodium nitrate is the oldest single nitrogen amendment in the world. It was used by the native Latin American Indians in the 7th century ? Yes No       Other usefull sites related to organic farming:

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