IMPACT OF ORGAN MINERAL AND MINERAL FERTILIZATION ON SOYBEAN CROP PRODUCTION COMPONENTS

Soybean (Glycine max L.) farming is of significant global importance, particularly within Brazil, where it is a crucial agricultural commodity cultivated nationwide. The 5th monitoring report of the Brazilian grain harvest for 2022/2023 by CONAB highlights that Goiás ranked third in national production during the 2021/2022 season, producing 28,834.4 thousand tons. Achieving high productivity in soybean farming is largely dependent on effective management practices, especially plant nutrition through soil fertilization. While mineral fertilizers are commonly used for plant nutrition, their extensive use, coupled with the scarcity of non-renewable resources, has escalated costs and prices. This necessitates the exploration of alternative fertilizer sources to ensure more efficient and sustainable agricultural production management.

In response to this need, various agribusiness sectors generate substantial waste that can be repurposed for nutrient reuse. This waste, combined with concentrated mineral fertilizers, forms organomineral fertilizers (FOM), which blend minerals and organic residues. Utilizing organomineral fertilizers offers a promising alternative for grain production by optimizing natural resources and reducing costs. This study examines the effects of organomineral and mineral fertilization on the production components of soybean crops, aiming to promote sustainability and enhance productivity. The findings could provide valuable insights into more sustainable fertilization practices in soybean farming