APPLICATION OF SAPROPEL IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Organic agriculture is related to the production which is regulated by law and it includes monitoring and certification of entire production process and the products themselves. Opportunities for development of agriculture in certain regions of the Balkans can be found in the promotion of organic farming. The basis of this type of agricultural production are the inputs being used, ie, by avoiding the use of artificial, chemical substances and encouraging the use of fertilizers and additives that are based on natural substances. The main advantages of organic production are reflected in the healthier final output and positive impact on the environment by reducing pollution, rational use of resources, preservation of soil fertility, etc. The organic production points out the huge importance of organic fertilizers being used because they improve the properties of the soil and final products. This work refers to the introduction of organic fertilizers, which are based on sapropel and its impact on growth and development of plants. Sapropel refers to the sediments at the bottom of lakes, and this type of fertilizer is relatively new concept in agricultural production.