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Vol. 13 No. sp2 (2026): Recent Advances in Agriculture

Sustainable soil health management: Novel agronomic approaches and technological interventions

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11100
Submitted
27 August 2025
Published
21-05-2026

Abstract

Soil is an essential natural resource that sustains plant growth by providing nutrients, water and structural support. Yet non-stop human interventions-including fertiliser use, nutrient removal, altered water balance and microbial shifts-disrupt soils' bodily, chemical and biological properties. Even small adjustments in soil pH and buffering capacity can lessen resilience. Globally, an anticipated 1036–1470 m ha of land are degraded, underscoring the pressing need to repair soil health. Traditional inputs like chemical fertilisers and manures are now not sufficient for long-term soil quality, as they regularly fail to enhance soil structure, enhance microbial range, or sustain nutrient cycling beneath intensive agriculture. This evaluation addresses this gap by using synthesising proof on holistic agronomic strategies for soil recovery. It evaluates the function of organic amendments, different nutrient sources, conservation agriculture, microbial inoculation, incorporated farming systems and soil pH-correcting amendments in enhancing soil health. Additionally, it highlights the ability of crop residues, agrocommercial via-merchandise and untreated mineral wastes (e.g., gypsum, phosphorus slag and basic slag) as sustainable amendments that help each soil achieve high-quality and crop vitamins. Overall, the assessment contributes a complete evaluation of emerging agrotechniques and their potential to improve soil fitness throughout various agro-climatic areas.

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