Problem soils possess undesirable physical properties like infiltration, water holding capacity, structure, texture, hydraulic conductivity and bulk density. These soils have soluble salts like chlorides and sulphates of Ca and Mg and Na in higher concentration. This leads to improper growth and development of crops resulting in low yield of crops. The soils possessing various constraints and management strategies are [...]
The following article will guide you about:- 1. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Rice Based Cropping System 2. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Cotton Based Cropping System 3. How to Manage Soil Fertility in Dryland Farming. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Rice Based Cropping System: Among the food crops in India, rice is the major cereal crop [...]
This article throws light upon the four ways used for the management of soil. The ways are:- 1. Cover Crops 2. Organic Amendments 3. Tillage 4. Crop Rotation. Way # 1. Cover Crops: Cover crops provide a canopy for seasonal soil protection and improvement between the productions of the main crops. Cover crops usually are grown for less than one [...]