Chemicals & Alternatives
| Farm Chemical | Modern Alternatives (Metric) | Certified Organic Alternatives (Metric) | Suggested Retail Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest Control | |||
| Chemical Pesticides (kg/ha) | Biological Pest Control (e.g., release of beneficial insects, nematodes) | Neem Oil (litres/ha) | Beneficial Insect Kits, Nematode Packages, Neem Oil Concentrate |
| (e.g., ladybirds, nematodes) | Diatomaceous Earth (kg/ha) | Ladybird Beetle Releases, Diatomaceous Earth Powder | |
| Garlic Spray (litres/ha) | Garlic Pest Repellent Spray | ||
| Herbicides (litres/ha) | Organic Herbicides (acetic acid-based) | Vinegar-Based Weed Killers (litres/ha) | Organic Herbicidal Sprays, Vinegar Weed Control Solutions |
| Flame Weeders (ha/hour) | Flame Weeders for Rental or Purchase, Mechanical Weeders | ||
| Hand Weeding (hours/ha) | Hand Weeding Tools, Weeding Gloves | ||
| Weed Control | |||
| Synthetic Herbicides (litres/ha) | Organic Herbicides (e.g., citric acid-based) | Hot Water Weed Control (litres/ha) | Organic Citric Acid Herbicidal Sprays, Hot Water Weed Control Machines |
| Steam Weed Control (litres/ha) | Steam Weeders for Rental or Purchase | ||
| Mechanical Weeders (hours/ha) | Mechanical Weeders for Sale or Rental | ||
| Fertilisation | |||
| Chemical Fertilisers (kg/ha) | Organic Fertilisers (e.g., compost, manure) | Compost (kg/ha) | Bagged Organic Compost, Bulk Compost Deliveries |
| Manure (kg/ha) | Bagged Organic Manure, Bulk Manure Deliveries | ||
| Fish Emulsion (litres/ha) | Bottled Organic Fish Emulsion, Liquid Fertilizer Concentrates | ||
| Seaweed Extract (litres/ha) | Bottled Organic Seaweed Extract, Seaweed Fertilizer Products | ||
| Green Manure Crops (kg/ha) | Cover Crop Seed Mixes, Green Manure Crop Seeds |
These suggested retail items correspond to the alternatives mentioned in the table and can be offered to farmers and gardeners as more sustainable and environmentally friendly options for their farming needs.