On this World Soil Day, the spotlight falls on the pressing issue of soil health, a cornerstone of agricultural productivity and food security. For India, where over 50% of the population depends on agriculture, deteriorating soil quality has become a critical concern. Alarmingly, over 30% of India’s soil suffers from degradation, affecting its ability to support sustainable farming practices.
India’s Soil Health in Numbers
Recent studies reveal that nearly 40% of agricultural land in India shows significant nutrient deficiencies, with a 23% decline in soil organic carbon levels over the past two decades. The misuse of nitrogenous fertilizers like urea has disrupted the NPK ratio, currently at 7:2.8:1, far from the ideal 4:2:1, severely impacting soil fertility.
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