• Minimal nutrient losses through consumption by weeds, leaching and runoff
• No damage to the crop by root pruning, breakage of leaves, or bending of leaves, as occurs with conventional fertilizer application methods/equipment
• Less energy is expended in application of the fertilizer
• Usually less labour & equipment are required for application of the fertilizer and to supervise the application
• Soil compaction is avoided because heavy equipment never enters the field
• No salt injury to foliage
• Allows raising of crop on marginal lands, where accurate control of water and nutrient ion in the plant's root environment is critical