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SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Soil health management enhances the biological and physical properties of soil, improving nutrient cycling and structure.
SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
Advantage: Enhanced fertility
Soil health management improves the soil's structure, nutrient content, and microbial activity, leading to more fertile ground that can support robust plant growth.
Advantage: Sustainability
By increasing organic matter and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, soil health management helps sequester carbon and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, supporting overall environmental sustainability.
Disadvantage: Initial costs
Implementing soil health management practices can be complex and costly at first, requiring new knowledge, tools, and potentially significant changes to existing farming practices.
Disadvantage: Slow gains
The benefits of soil health management, such as improved fertility and increased yield, may take several seasons to become apparent, requiring patience and a long-term commitment that may not suit all farmers.
Left: A soil sample being taken for analysis
Right: Soil degradation and erosion due to poor management
