Chemical Fertilizers Threaten Kannauj Soil: Experts Urge Leguminous Crops Annually

• Excessive chemical fertilizer use in Kannauj for cash crops like wheat, paddy, and potatoes is depleting soil fertility and increasing cultivation costs.
• Deteriorating soil health is primarily due to a deficiency of organic carbon, vital for nutrient availability and soil structure.
• Agricultural experts recommend incorporating leguminous crops (Urad, Moong, Arhar, groundnut) once a year to fix nitrogen and boost soil carbon.
• Leguminous crops, organic manure, and balanced fertilizer management can reduce chemical dependence, lower costs, and improve soil health.
• Soil Testing Officer Rajesh Pal emphasizes crop diversification and natural farming to preserve fertile land for future generations.

Why It Matters: Adopt leguminous crops and natural farming to reverse soil degradation in Kannauj and ensure future fertility.