An analysis of the impact of land degradation on agriculture in India

Punithkumar, L. M. and ndira, M. I (2017) An analysis of the impact of land degradation on agriculture in India. Journal of Media and Social Development, 5 (7). pp. 114-123. ISSN 2320-8244

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Abstract

Agriculture is one of the main occupations in developing countries. More than 58% of population depends on agriculture directly or indirectly in India. Agriculture production is based on fertile soil. Soil fertility and productivity are directly influenced by a balance of chemical and organic fertilizers. But disproportionate and imbalanced use of chemical and organic fertilizers and other natural hazards affect the soil fertility. According to National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) 146.8 Mha of land has degraded in the year 2004 in India, which had a direct impact on sustainable agriculture. Government of India has taken important measures to improve soil fertility by providing awareness and announcing several programmes about soil fertility and sustainable agriculture to farmers. In this context, it has provided Soil Health Card to farmers. Soil Health Mission is an important initiative by Government of Karnataka. These programmes aim to provide awareness to the farmers towards improving soil fertility and sustainable agriculture. In spite of all these initiatives, the data reveals declining soil fertility and depletion of nutrients. This study aims at analysing the trends in the usage of chemical fertilizers, soil degradation in India and Karnataka. The analysis observed that Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states have highest degraded area (26.2 Mha) followed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Karnataka’s soil is largely Zink deficient. The paper discusses about the impact of agricultural policy and suggests required measures to reduce soil degradation for sustainable agriculture

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Agriculture, Land, Degradation, India, Karnataka
Subjects: A Arts and Humanities > Economics
Divisions: Department of > Economics and Cooperation
Depositing User: Dr Raju C
Date Deposited: 23 Apr 2021 06:30
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2022 07:40
URI: http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/16215

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