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July to September 2024 Article ID: NSS8745 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:238 Download: 20 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Improving Soil Fertility Through Plant Management
Dr. Ragini Sikarwar
Assistant Professor (Botany) Govt. Home Science PG Lead College, Narmadapuram (M.P.)
Abstract: Interest in sustainable agriculture has grown as a result of the urgent
need to feed the world's expanding population while preserving its health.
Conventional farming practices frequently use artificial pesticides and
fertilizers, which degrades soil and harms the ecosystem. This study examines a
number of sustainable methods, such as agroforestry, green manuring, and
sustainable water management, that improve soil health. Agroforestry
incorporates trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, providing many
benefits such as improved soil moisture retention and enhanced biodiversity.
Planting cover crops high in nutrients, which break down to nourish the soil
and improve its structure, is known as green manuring. To maximize water
utilization and avoid soil salinization, sustainable water management
strategies like drip irrigation are crucial. Farmers may create resilient
ecosystems that promote sustained agricultural output and sustainability by
putting these techniques into practice.
Keywords: Sustainable agriculture, Soil health, Agroforestry, Green manuring, Cover crops, Sustainable water management.