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What is the latest technique used to increase the fertility of soil? Is there any innovative solution available till now? I need to know about this for my studies. Can someone please provide me the information and your view on the same?

Thank you!

In order to get good crop, crop need sufficient water, air, sunlight, micro element and macro element.

First of all, it is better to know the status of the soil i.e. we should aware of the composition as well as level of composition in soil of micro element and macro element.

Few tips in order to get good crop:

* Use of green manure.
* Use of fertilizers.
* Use of pesticides, insecticides etc.
* Proper and regular ploughing.
* Mixed cropping.
* Alternate cropping every year.
* Proper arrangement of irrigation.

Five innovations that are boosting soil fertility :

1. Cover Cropping/Green Manure

2. Microdosing Fertilizer

3. Using waste water for irrigation

4. Reintegrating Livestock

5. Preventing Nitrogen Leaching(inhibitors)