Assessing the Effects of Organic Amendments on Soil Fertility

Abstract

In light of the challenges posed by altering climate patterns and increasing population increase, soil degradation represents a substantial danger to the sustainability of agricultural practices and the safeguarding of food supplies. Traditional agricultural techniques, such as genetic modification and excessive chemical treatments, have been a contributing factor in the deterioration of soil health and production. In order to address this issue, soil amendments have emerged as an important intervention that can increase both the quality of the soil and the production of crops. An investigation of the many ways in which organic and inorganic soil amendments influence the chemical and physical characteristics of soil is presented in this article. Organic additions, such as compost and farmyard manure (FYM), improve the structure of the soil, the capacity of the soil to hold water, the pH balance, and the availability of nutrients, which in turn promotes the development of crops while maintaining their sustainability. Despite the potential advantages they offer, widespread adoption is hampered by obstacles such as competition for resources and expensive application costs, particularly in places that are still in the process of growing. A comprehensive approach to sustainable agriculture is presented by the combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers with efforts to conserve soil. When it comes to enhancing the effectiveness of soil amendments while simultaneously reducing their negative effects, quality control, and environmental management are very necessary. By implementing strategic soil management strategies, it is feasible to reduce the pace of soil deterioration and guarantee food availability for future generations.