Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

People need food to live, and this is largely due to natural resources. However, time is also required to meet these limited resources and increased consumption demands, and for a renewal cycle. This cycle can be traditional, industrial and commercial, as well as be sustainable. So, what is sustainable agriculture? Sustainable agriculture is the way to increase productivity in agriculture and to increase the level of economic prosperity by protecting all living things on earth, living spaces and natural resources. It is clear that the continuity of all the living things is possible with the food provided by natural resources. At this point, sustainable production, consumption and preservation of the natural balance are of great importance. Today, the world population is rapidly increasing and resources are consumed at the same rate; creating awareness about sustainable food, transferring this consciousness to future generations in a more permanent way, increasing the number of conscious producers and consumers, strengthening awareness for sustainable foods, respecting the natural balance, and gaining a sense of responsibility, saving consumption habits should be our main target.

Superior effect of nature based solutions in soil and water management for sustainable agriculture

“…For irrigated areas, agricultural ponds are crucial water sources. They efficiently store water from small sources, use it at high flow rates when necessary and help to regulate water flow (24).…”

“…So, organic farmyard manure and other natural fertilizers should be added to the soil to improve its nature. Compared to chemical fertilizers, natural fertilizers are better for the soil, crops, water, air and humans (24). Besides this, water and water resources should also be preserved, as it is important for agriculture.…”

“…Besides this, water and water resources should also be preserved, as it is important for agriculture. In arid areas, the finest approach to preserve water is to cultivate plants that are appropriate for the local environment or which only require water over the rainy season (24). Mulch and green manure are effective at retaining moisture in the soil.…”

“…By obstructing the water movement, the contour barriers safeguard the water. Applying drip irrigation in place of conventional irrigation techniques and planning irrigation schedules are two additional approaches for conserving water (24). Now we will discuss in detail about the nature-based solutions in management of soil and water for sustainable agriculture.…”

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Growth and Yield Responses to Yara Fertilizer Formulations in Rain-fed Lowland Condition

“…In Ghana, continuous land use has resulted in a rapid breakdown of soil organic matter and consequent loss of soil fertility [3]. The constant cropping on the same soils without suitable fallow periods, ensuing in infertile soils, needs to be restored in an adequate and right proportion [4,5].…”