Soil which is considered as a finite and non-renewable resource, through its critical function supports numerous terrestrial forms. Soil quality and its management depend on the close relationship of soil, environment and society. Soil health represents the fertility of soil. A fertile soil is the one that produces ample crops under satisfactory environmental conditions. The word soil fertility is related to supply of nutrients and soil productivity is about the production or yield with the proper attainment of nutrients. Basically, the fertility of soil can be inherent or by the application of fertilizer and manure. The nutrients in soil i.e macro (N, P & K) and micro (Fe, Mn, Zn etc.) nutrients represent the fertility and under specific management when this nutrient gives ample production it is considered as crop productivity. The essentiality of nutrients for crop production is very much important as it effects the crop growth and development and deficiency causes a great loss in productivity. In this era where sustainability is major issue soil fertility should be managed properly and so as soil productivity, which is very much essential for development in agriculture sector, food production and agriculture sustainability.
Soil productivity, Soil fertility, Soil quality, Soil health
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