Sodium bicarbonate is used in the agriculture industry.
AGRICULTURE
Sodium bicarbonate is used to promote healthy growing conditions while simultaneously limiting fungal and other unwanted growth. Maintaining proper soil pH is vital to producing healthy crops. Sodium bicarbonate is a naturally alkaline compound that helps maintain proper pH to maximize crop production.
Bicarbonate can also be used as an organic substitute for chemical fungicides sprays. Fungal diseases like powdery mildew and black spot can be treated with the natural spray. Mixes like 10g into one litre of water and add 2-4ml of horticultural oil (or veg oil). Bicarbonate fungal sprays in particular are likely to burn leaves if used on hot days. Full coverage and regular applications are critical to achieve the desired result.
STOCKFEED
Sodium bicarbonate plays an important role in animal nutrition today. Primarily used as a dairy cow feed supplement, the buffering capability of Natural Soda’s pure and natural feed grade sodium bicarbonate helps stabilize rumen pH by reducing acidic conditions. Our pure and natural sodium bicarbonate is trusted by dairymen and nutritionists due to its excellent buffering capabilities and superior palatability.
Sodium bicarbonate is also fed as a partial replacement for salt in poultry rations. Broiler Operations find that sodium bicarbonate provides an alternative source of sodium that assists with litter control by providing drier litter and a healthier living environment.
