Mapping of soil fertility in the municipality of El Rama

Abstract

A region that bases its economy on agriculture must pay special attention to soil research, in order to make agriculture more technical. In this sense, a descriptive quantitative study was carried out to determine the current situation of the soils of the municipality of El Rama and map their fertility. A physical chemical characterization was carried out and the level of fertility was determined 37 farms were visited in the same number of communities, where soil samples were taken. The results show that the soils are grouped into the Clay textural class, the bulk density values ​​indicate that they are not compacted soils, and also have a very strongly acid reaction. Given the concentrations of the elements studied, and according to the methodology indicated by the "Agustín Codazzi" Geographic Institute, it was determined that the soils have a Low level of fertility (3 to 5). Under the current conditions of low fertility, the level of acidity, the levels of Organic Matter, Cation Exchange Capacity, it is concluded that agricultural production could be unsustainable in the short term. What it indicates, it is necessary to work with agronomic practices to avoid soil deterioration and achieve sustainable production.