Soil Nitrogen and Nutrient Management Interventions (Tools/ Apps) at Farm Level
Sandeep Kumar*
Division of Environment Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Arti Bhatia
Division of Environment Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Apps, Nitrogen, Soil testing, Tools
Abstract
Soil nitrogen and nutrient management interventions are crucial for sustainable agriculture and reducing negative environmental impacts. Various tools and apps help farmers optimize nitrogen and nutrient management at the farm level. These tools and apps can do many different things like figure out how much nitrogen and nutrients a crop needs, test the soil and recommend fertilizers. Farmers can improve their efficiency and reduce costs by adopting these tools and apps while minimizing environmental impacts such as soil erosion and water pollution. The use of precision agriculture techniques, such as variable-rate nutrient applications, soil nitrogen and nutrient management interventions, can further optimize crop yields and reduce the need for excess fertilizer use. Overall, soil nitrogen and nutrient management interventions and associated tools and apps can be important in ensuring sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
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