: 10.62796/pijst
Dr. Rajat Meghwal, PhD (Environmental Science), CMJ University, Jorabat, Meghalaya
Published Date: 05-07-2025 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025): July 2025 Published Paper PDF: Download Introductory Paragraph- Soil health management is the cornerstone of sustainable farming systems that ensure food security, ecological resilience, and environmental protection. Healthy soils integrate physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate nutrient cycling, water retention, microbial activity, and overall agro-ecosystem stability. The paper emphasizes the importance of soil health as a determinant of agricultural productivity and ecological sustainability. It highlights indicators of soil health such as soil organic matter, microbial diversity, and nutrient availability, linking them to sustainable farming practices. Principles of sustainable farming including crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, organic amendments, integrated nutrient management, efficient water use, and integrated pest management are explored as vital strategies to restore and maintain soil quality. The study also analyzes conservation agriculture, agroforestry systems, soil erosion control, and policy frameworks supporting sustainable land use. Case studies demonstrate both successful and failed attempts at sustainable soil management, providing insights into socio-economic and ecological factors influencing outcomes. Future research directions focus on technological innovations such as precision agriculture, geospatial tools, and ecological intensification to enhance soil resilience. The findings underscore that soil health is not only central to sustainable agricultural production but also essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and long term human welfare.
Keywords- Soil Health; Sustainable Farming; Conservation Agriculture; Nutrient Management; Water Management; Crop Rotation; Cover Cropping; Organic Amendments; Agroforestry.
Published Date: 05-07-2025 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025): July 2025 Published Paper PDF: Download Introductory Paragraph- Soil health management is the cornerstone of sustainable farming systems that ensure food security, ecological resilience, and environmental protection. Healthy soils integrate physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate nutrient cycling, water retention, microbial activity, and overall agro-ecosystem stability. The paper emphasizes the importance of soil health as a determinant of agricultural productivity and ecological sustainability. It highlights indicators of soil health such as soil organic matter, microbial diversity, and nutrient availability, linking them to sustainable farming practices. Principles of sustainable farming including crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, organic amendments, integrated nutrient management, efficient water use, and integrated pest management are explored as vital strategies to restore and maintain soil quality. The study also analyzes conservation agriculture, agroforestry systems, soil erosion control, and policy frameworks supporting sustainable land use. Case studies demonstrate both successful and failed attempts at sustainable soil management, providing insights into socio-economic and ecological factors influencing outcomes. Future research directions focus on technological innovations such as precision agriculture, geospatial tools, and ecological intensification to enhance soil resilience. The findings underscore that soil health is not only central to sustainable agricultural production but also essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and long term human welfare.
Keywords- Soil Health; Sustainable Farming; Conservation Agriculture; Nutrient Management; Water Management; Crop Rotation; Cover Cropping; Organic Amendments; Agroforestry.
