Sustainable Soil and Crop Management Practices to Boost the Crop Productivity and Soil Properties
Nidhi Mishra Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur ku.nidhimishra@kalingauniversity.ac.in0009-0001-9755-7950
Abhijeet Madhukar HavalAssistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur ku.abhijeetmadhukarhaval@kalingauniversity.ac.in0009-0003-1776-4795
Keywords: Sustainability, crop management, soil properties, fertility management, nutrition management, water use, zero hunger
Abstract
Reducing poverty and attaining zero hunger and adequate nourishment are critical concerns confronting agronomic planners globally. Enhancing various agronomic methods, which significantly impact crop growth and output, is urgently required to achieve this objective. Soil deterioration has transpired globally due to soil pollution, eroding, salinity, and acidity. The intense farming practices devoid of sustainable practices have resulted in deteriorating soil quality, destruction of land, and significant environmental issues. Future initiatives to feed the expanding population should focus on enhancing agricultural output within sustainable ecosystems. Creative measures are essential in this context since conventional policies are insufficient to address these difficulties. The work proposed Sustainable Soil and Crop Management Practices (SS-CMP) to boost Crop Productivity (CP) and Soil Properties (SP). This includes Nutritional Management (NM), Location-Specific Nutrient Management (LSNM), Comprehensive Nutrition Management (CNM), Comprehensive Fertility Management (CFM) for soil, Comprehensive Soil-Crop Governance (CSCG), Sustainable Water Use (SWU), Agricultural Conservation (AC), Sustainable Soil Management (SSM), vertical cultivation, combined CMP, breeding methods, and additional methodologies amalgamated with scientific and behavioral modifications. Minimizing the use of substances, including herbicides and pesticides, and enhancing the effectiveness of agricultural supply use might reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GGE) and safeguard biodiversity. SS-CMP offers potential benefits for humanity and the World, and its success relies on the collaboration of both rich and developing countries to pursue a shared vision of producing more food with less ecological impact.