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Despite increasing crop production, indiscriminate use of inorganic fertilizers in conventional crop production is an essential factor that decreases crop productivity, impacts the sustainability of agricultural production systems, and negatively impacts soil health. Hence, restoring soil health and the environment is urgently needed. It is possible to achieve higher crop productivity through natural fertilizers, such as biofertilizers, vermicompost, green manures, farmyard manure, and crop residues, which are sustainable approaches to nourishing the soil and the environment. The present chapter looks at the significance of healthy soil, how it can be affected by agricultural inputs and practices, and strategies for enhancing soil health.