Problems in The Use of Barnyard Manure in Balıkesir Province and The Importance of Soil Organic Matter

Gökhan Özsoy; Abdullah Orhan; Rojin Güler

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Problems in The Use of Barnyard Manure in Balıkesir Province and The Importance of Soil Organic Matter

Authors:

Gökhan Özsoy | Abdullah Orhan | Rojin Güler

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Bitki Besleme ve Toprak Verimliliği

Journal:

Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.39 Issue 1, pp.143-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348840

pISSN:

2651-4044

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Abstract:

 The organic matter content of the soils in terms of sustainable soil management and soil health constitutes a key factor. However, the necessary importance to soil organic matter is not given sufficiently. In the study area, there are some problems or a lack of information on the application of agricultural methods to raise the level of organic matter in the soil to a sufficient level. In particular, the construction of suitable pits for storing barnyard manure has become a major problem. In this study, the importance of soil organic substance was emphasized, the issues in the storage and application of barnyard manure in Balıkesir province were discussed, the expectations of the producers were questioned and some solutions were given. According to the results, the common problem of small enterprises in the region is that they cannot meet the appropriate storage conditions for barnyard manure and they cannot find economic resources for the construction of appropriate fertilizer tanks. Further, a large majority are unaware that inappropriate storage of barn manure can lead to environmental pollution. In this regard, the regional producer needs comprehensive financial support and practical training.

 The organic matter content of the soils in terms of sustainable soil management and soil health constitutes a key factor. However, the necessary importance to soil organic matter is not given sufficiently. In the study area, there are some problems or a lack of information on the application of agricultural methods to raise the level of organic matter in the soil to a sufficient level. In particular, the construction of suitable pits for storing barnyard manure has become a major problem. In this study, the importance of soil organic substance was emphasized, the issues in the storage and application of barnyard manure in Balıkesir province were discussed, the expectations of the producers were questioned and some solutions were given. According to the results, the common problem of small enterprises in the region is that they cannot meet the appropriate storage conditions for barnyard manure and they cannot find economic resources for the construction of appropriate fertilizer tanks. Further, a large majority are unaware that inappropriate storage of barn manure can lead to environmental pollution. In this regard, the regional producer needs comprehensive financial support and practical training.

 The organic matter content of the soils in terms of sustainable soil management and soil health constitutes a key factor. However, the necessary importance to soil organic matter is not given sufficiently. In the study area, there are some problems or a lack of information on the application of agricultural methods to raise the level of organic matter in the soil to a sufficient level. In particular, the construction of suitable pits for storing barnyard manure has become a major problem. In this study, the importance of soil organic substance was emphasized, the issues in the storage and application of barnyard manure in Balıkesir province were discussed, the expectations of the producers were questioned and some solutions were given. According to the results, the common problem of small enterprises in the region is that they cannot meet the appropriate storage conditions for barnyard manure and they cannot find economic resources for the construction of appropriate fertilizer tanks. Further, a large majority are unaware that inappropriate storage of barn manure can lead to environmental pollution. In this regard, the regional producer needs comprehensive financial support and practical training.

 Sürdürülebilir toprak yönetimi ve toprak sağlığı açısından toprağın organik madde içeriği kilit faktörü oluşturmaktadır. Ancak toprak organik maddesine gereken önem yeteri kadar verilmemektedir. Çalışma alanında, topraktaki organik madde düzeyini yeterli bir seviyeye yükseltmek için tarımsal yöntemlerin uygulanmasında bazı sorunlar veya bilgi eksikliği bulunmaktadır. Özellikle, ahır gübresinin depolanması için uygun gübre çukurlarının inşası büyük bir sorun haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışmada toprak organik maddesinin önemi vurgulanmış, Balıkesir ilinde ahır gübresinin depolanması ve tarlaya uygulanmasındaki sorunlar tartışılmış, ahır gübresi konusunda üreticilerin beklentileri sorgulanmış ve bazı çözüm önerileri getirilmiştir. Sonuçlara göre, bölgedeki küçük işletmelerin ortak sorunu, ahır gübresi için uygun depolama koşullarını sağlayamamaları ve uygun gübre depolarının inşası için ekonomik kaynak bulamadıklarıdır. Ayrıca, büyük bir çoğunluk ahır gübresinin uygunsuz depolanmasının çevre kirliliğine yol açabileceğinin farkında değildir. Bu konuda bölge üreticisinin kapsamlı maddi desteğe ve uygulamalı eğitime ihtiyacı bulunmaktadır.

Article Details

Problems in The Use of Barnyard Manure in Balıkesir Province and The Importance of Soil Organic Matter

Authors:

Gökhan Özsoy | Abdullah Orhan | Rojin Güler

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Bitki Besleme ve Toprak Verimliliği

Journal:

Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.39 Issue 1, pp.143-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348840

pISSN:

2651-4044

Barnyard manure

Balikesir

organic matter

soil

soil pollutionAhır gübresi

Balıkesir

organik madde

toprak

toprak kirliliği

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Article Details

Authors: Gökhan Özsoy | Abdullah Orhan | Rojin Güler

Publisher: Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics: Bitki Besleme ve Toprak Verimliliği

Journal: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.39 Issue 1, pp.143-166

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348840

pISSN: 2651-4044

Issues

Authors:

Gökhan Özsoy | Abdullah Orhan | Rojin Güler

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Bitki Besleme ve Toprak Verimliliği

Journal:

Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.39 Issue 1, pp.143-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348840

pISSN:

2651-4044