1. Creating sustainable partnership between soil and plants

2. Current state of Indian Agriculture
Dwindling soil organic carbon
Declining nutrient use efficiency
Imbalanced use of chemical fertilizer
Declining crop response ratio
Raising input cost

3. More than 40 Years
after
“The Green Revolution”
The damage is done
where are we?

5. Source: Economic Times

6. Farming cost is increasing..
Source: Economic Times
In 1970 One kg of NPK produced 15 kg of food grains
Today One kg of NPK produces < 5 kg of food grains

7. Why focus on soil ?
•Soil health is fundamental to productive,
sustainable agriculture
•As much as 60% of crop yields depend on soil
fertility
•Vitality and resistance of a crop is primarily
determined in the growth medium
•A biologically active soil life significantly increases
the crops resistance to diseases and pests
Source – Mosaic, Croplife

8. Current state of nutrient efficiency
The number of nutrient deficient in Indian soil has risen from 1 in 1950 to 9 in 2011
Source – Indian Institute of soil science vision 2030
oPhosphorus (P) - 15-20%
oNitrogen (N) - 30-50%
oSulphur ( S) - 8-12%
oZinc (Zn) - 2-5%
oIron (Fe) - 1-2%
oCopper (Cu) - 1-2%

11. Why Humicas ?
• Rich in Organic carbon
• Increases nutrient uptake
• Increases the yield up to 40%
• Reduces the fertilizer consumption by 25%
• Buffers pH of soils

12. •100% Water soluble
•Certified Organic input
•Tested on all major crops
•It eliminates the need for compost
and manure
•Can be used along with fertilizers

13. Action of soil
dwelling
organisms
Less soil
compaction
Improved soil
structure
EASIER
CULTIVATION
Increased
porosity
Improved water
infiltration
Less Erosion
PRESERVATION
OF SOIL CAPITAL
Improved soil
aeration
Better root
biomass
Improved
nutrient uptake
SOIL FERTILITY
Balance in
microbial
communities
Recycling of
Organic matter
Improved
bioavailability of
minerals
P R O D U C T I V I T Y A N D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

14. APPLICATION & CROP RESPONSE ( Before and after)
Increased root biomass supplies more nutrients and
protects the plant from pests and diseases

15. HEALTHY SOIL HEALTHY FOOD HEALTHY PEOPLE
= =
Humicas provides a system for creating
optimum biodiversity in the soil.

16. Social & Environmental Impact
the soil, Harvest the plants, Feed the people, Heal the planet .
HEALTHY SOIL HEALTHY FOOD HEALTHY PEOPLE
= =
Climate Change Food SecurityNutrition Density

17. One small step to inspire a
Brown Revolution
THANK YOU
K Karthik, karthik@sumaagro.com
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