1. What is this item?

Topsoil enrichment refers to improving the nutrient profile, structure, organic matter content, and biological activity of the top 15–30 cm of soil—where most root action happens. This is not a one-time input but the foundational investment in a fertile, living soil. Think of it like a startup’s seed funding—you need it before expecting any returns.

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Per hectare or per acre basis (standard topsoil depth = ~6 to 12 inches)

• Based on soil test results – nutrient gaps, organic carbon %, microbial load

• Land use goals – Whether for fruit trees, vegetables, or cereals, the enrichment plan changes

• Application cycles – Often done in 2-3 rounds over the first 1–2 years

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Organic Matter Additions:

o Farmyard manure / compost (₹1000–₹2500 per ton)

o Vermicompost / enriched compost (₹6000–₹9000 per ton)

• Biofertilizers & Soil microbes:

o Trichoderma, Azotobacter, PSB, Mycorrhizae (₹500–₹2000/ha per cycle)

• Rock-based Minerals:

o Rock phosphate, neem cake, gypsum, or lime (₹1000–₹3000/ha depending on the deficiency)

• Green manuring crops: Dhaincha, Sunhemp, Cowpea

• Mulching materials to preserve improvements

• Labour or machine tilling costs

4. What are the Going Rates & How is the Per Unit Rate Calculated?

• Moderate enrichment (organic + biological only): ₹10,000–₹15,000 per hectare

• Comprehensive enrichment (including minerals + tillage): ₹18,000–₹30,000 per hectare

✅ Per acre range: ₹4,000–₹12,000

✅ Per hectare range: ₹10,000–₹30,000

✅ Per cycle (if split): ₹4,000–₹10,000 per hectare