Advance Techniques in Soil Health and Nutrient Management: A Comprehensive Review

This review synthesizes advanced techniques in soil health and nutrient management, emphasizing conservation agriculture, precision farming, and integrated nutrient management. It highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and supportive policies to achieve sustainable agricultural systems.

S. Jha; Bibhudutta Subhasish; B. Raghubanshi; D. T; Raju Gupta; M. Dange; Y. K. Shukla; B. Parmar; Krishnaveni Anbalagan; Bishnupada Giri· International Journal of Plant & Soil Science· 2025· DOI 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i45409

The core problem

Soil health and nutrient management are critical for sustainable agriculture. Traditional practices, while effective, often lack the integration of interdisciplinary approaches necessary to address contemporary challenges. This review examines advanced techniques such as conservation agriculture, precision farming, organic farming, and integrated nutrient management (INM), and explores how collaborations between soil science, agronomy, biotechnology, microbiology, and environmental science can enhance soil management strategies. The objective is to contextualize the impact of fertilizer and compost on broadacre crop yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and to highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that incorporates environmental, socioeconomic, scientific, and technical aspects.

Innovation

The review methodology involves a systematic synthesis of existing literature on advanced soil management techniques. It draws from interdisciplinary sources to examine the collective impact of conservation agriculture, precision farming, organic farming, and INM. Case examples and real-world applications are analyzed to illustrate the practical advantages and results of these techniques. The review also considers socio-economic and policy viewpoints that support sustainable soil management. The impact of fertilizer and compost on crop yield and NUE is contextualized through a comparative analysis of studies, focusing on broadacre cropping systems.

Introduction

Soil health and nutrient management are critical for sustainable agriculture. Traditional practices, while effective, often lack the integration of interdisciplinary approaches necessary to address contemporary challenges. This review examines advanced techniques such as conservation agriculture, precision farming, organic farming, and integrated nutrient management (INM), and explores how collaborations between soil science, agronomy, biotechnology, microbiology, and environmental science can enhance soil management strategies. The objective is to contextualize the impact of fertilizer and compost on broadacre crop yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and to highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that incorporates environmental, socioeconomic, scientific, and technical aspects.

Why it matters

The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive strategy that integrates environmental, socioeconomic, scientific, and technical aspects to create sustainable agricultural systems. Interdisciplinary collaborations are essential for developing and disseminating advanced soil management techniques. Policy support and socio-economic incentives can facilitate the adoption of INM and other sustainable practices. However, challenges such as farmer education, access to resources, and regional variability remain. Future research should focus on optimizing INM strategies for different agro-ecological zones, assessing long-term impacts on soil health, and exploring the role of emerging technologies like precision agriculture and biotechnology. The review concludes that a holistic approach is vital for enhancing soil health, nutrient management, and overall agricultural sustainability.

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