Green manuring for optimal yield and soil health management under changing climate
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Authors
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Mohammad Hasanain
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Pusa 848 125, Samastipur, Bihar
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Sandeep Kumar
ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Center, Jorhat 785 004, Assam
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Gaurav Verma
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125 004, Haryana
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Vijay Singh Meena
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Pusa 848 125, Samastipur, Bihar
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Sunita Kumari Meena
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa 848 125, Bihar
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Vinod Kumar Singh
ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad 500 059, Telangana
Keywords:
Climate change, Green Manuring, Optimal yield, Soil healthAbstract
Amid concerns for soil health and fertility due to intensive agriculture and improper fertilization practices, green manuring emerges as a promising solution. By incorporating green plant material, it enriches soil with organic matter and nutrients, addressing erosion and nutrient depletion. Green manure crops suppress weeds, reduce herbicide use, and aid pest management without synthetic pesticides. Enhancing nutrient cycling, it sustains soil fertility, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and offering cost savings. Crucially, it bolsters agricultural resilience to climate change, buffering against extreme weather. Green manuring presents a sustainable, cost-effective approach, balancing high yields with soil and environmental health, essential for resilient, eco-conscious
farming and long-term global food security.
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