This document discusses the limitations of using peat for agriculture. It notes that peat has poor nutrient uptake, requires high doses of fertilizer, and leads to fixation of micronutrients. Peat also has poor root anchorage, poor accessibility to nutrients and water, and is prone to high leaching. After drainage, peat becomes irreversibly dry on top layers, prone to fire, and experiences subsidence over time as the peat shrinks and degrades. However, peatlands can provide abundant water, possible water transport, and low transportation costs. Peat also has disadvantages like low pH, low nutrients, high carbon-nitrogen ratio, and high water table.