Agricultural land left unplanted for a season or more to restore fertility and moisture, or to break pest and disease cycles.
Organic fertilizer consisting of a mix of animal dung, urine, bedding materials, and leftover feed, commonly used to enrich soils.
The collective animal life present in a particular soil, ecosystem, or region.
The application of fertilizers through irrigation systems, providing nutrients directly with water supply.
Any natural or synthetic material added to soils to supply essential nutrients for plant growth.
The amount of water soil holds after excess water drains away, representing the upper limit of plant-available water.
An outdoor research trial designed to test the effects of management practices, fertilizers, or crops under real conditions.
The portion of soil consisting of particles smaller than 2 mm in diameter, excluding gravel and stones.
Soils dominated by silt and clay, which hold water well but may be difficult to cultivate.
The natural pattern of wildfire occurrence, frequency, and intensity in a particular ecosystem.
