Why is fertilization so important?

In order to achieve high yields, the plants must be provided with all the components necessary for proper development such as: Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulphur and calcium. Manganese, zinc, boron and molybdenum also play an important role.
A shortage of these elements may result in a significant decrease in the yield. Plants differ in their susceptibility to declines in the content of individual elements. Most cultivated plants react negatively to soil pH being too low. This makes it necessary to provide the soil with lime. Soil fertilization is the basis for stable and efficient production.