Today’s agricultural productivity is declining due to the loss of inherent soil fertility, which is a consequence of intensive agricultural practices aimed solely at maximizing production, causing significant damage to the agro-ecosystem. However, to meet the demands of the burgeoning population, productivity needs to be sustained with shrinking resources, following sound agro-ecological approaches. Organic agriculture is an agro-ecological system that prioritizes building and maintaining a fertile and healthy soil ecosystem by harnessing plant nutrients from various organic nutrient sources, such as bulky organic manures, concentrated organic manures, biofertilizers, crop residues, liquid organic manures, and seaweed extract. Organic approach of soil nutrient management nurtures and boosts biodiversity, and minimizes soil disturbance ultimately leading to improved soil physical and chemical properties and restoring inherent soil fertility to bear yield. By focusing on holistic nutrient strategies, organic agriculture can contribute to resilient farming systems that align agricultural production with ecological principles, supporting both environmental sustainability and food security.
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