AMU Researcher Offers Solutions to Restore Soil Fertility Lost to Chemical Fertilizers

• AMU researcher Shirjeel Ahmed highlights that continuous monoculture and excessive chemical fertilizer use deplete soil fertility.
• He suggests crop rotation as a primary method to restore soil health by balancing nutrients and allowing land to recover.
• Vermicomposting, using earthworms, is recommended to enrich soil with essential nutrients and improve water retention.
• Biofertilizers, containing microorganisms like Rhizobium, enhance nutrient availability for plants and boost crop production.
• Remedial crops such as peas and mustard can naturally replenish soil nutrients and improve its structure over time.

Why It Matters: AMU researcher Shirjeel Ahmed proposes crop rotation, vermicomposting, biofertilizers, and remedial crops to restore soil fertility.