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The Practical Impact of Fertilizer Caking on Farmers’ Fertilization Operations

2025-11-11


Summary:

Although fertilizer caking may seem like a minor issue, it actually causes numerous practical difficulties for farmers during fertilization operations. First, it increases labor intensity. Farmers have to spend extra time and energy breaking up large clumps of fertilizer, which is both time-consuming and physically demanding. Second, it affects the uniformity of fertilization. Uneven-sized fragments cannot be evenly spread by machinery, leading to uneven crop growth in the field and ultimately impacting both yield and quality. Third, caked fertilizer can block the discharge ports of fertilization equipment, interrupting operations and delaying critical farming schedules. More importantly, in regions where seeds and fertilizer are sown together, caked fertilizer can scorch seeds and seedlings. Therefore, a fertilizer that doesn't cake is essential for ensuring efficient and precise production for farmers.