Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Crop Yield and Soil Fertility: A Comprehensive Review
Divyanshu Prashar
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Adesh Singh *
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Vivek Dhama
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Praveen Kumar Singh
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Mukesh Kumar
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Suneel Kumar
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Deepa Pandey
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
Gaurav Verma
Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Adopting sustainable nutrient management solutions becomes essential as the farming sector faces issues such soil degradation, climate change, and growing global food demands. Insights from field research and recent developments in fertilizer application techniques are used to inform sustainable farming approaches that strike a balance between environmental preservation and productivity. Sustainable agriculture is critical for meeting the growing global demand for food while minimizing the environmental impact of farming practices. Among the factors influencing agricultural productivity, soil fertility plays a pivotal role. The use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, has long been a cornerstone of strategies aimed at improving soil fertility and crop yield. Organic fertilizers, such as farm yard manure, compost and green manure, are rich in organic matter and enhance soil structure, microbial activity, and nutrient availability. This investigation highlights the complimentary functions that organic and inorganic fertilizers play in integrated systems by examining their effects on crop productivity and soil fertility.
Keywords: Fertilizers, crop, farming, crop productivity, soil fertility