Integrating Emerging Technologies and Eco-Friendly Materials for Soil Health and Environmental Resilience

Authors

  • Rathod Sridhar

    Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema 797106, India
  • Avinash Pilla

    Department of Agriculture, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram 522302, India
  • Prem Kumar Bharteey

    Department of Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Chaudhary Chhotu Ram (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar 251001, India
  • Hanuman Singh Jatav

    Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner 303329, India
  • L.T. Longkumer

    Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema 797106, India
  • A. P. Singh

    Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Development, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya 824236, India
  • B. G. Kishore

    Department of Agriculture, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram 522302, India
  • Vineela K

    Department of Agriculture, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram 522302, India
  • N. Kikon

    Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema 797106, India
  • Kayitha Vilakar

    Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, BJR agricultural college, PJTAU, Jillella 505405, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i5.11439
Received: 4 August 2025 | Revised: 18 August 2025 | Accepted: 28 August 2025 | Published Online: 17 November 2025

Abstract

Soil is the basic component of the ecosystem responsible for life. The quality of the soil or soil health is the driving force in the ecosystem. Globally with changing climatic scenario, soil health is greatly affected thus having a greater impact on the agriculture and food production. Attributes like physico-chemical and biological properties of soil determine the status of the soil health. Although, several impacts pertaining to the climate change, unsustainable farming practices, overuse of agrochemicals have led to the depletion of the soil quality. A multifaceted approach is required for conserving and enhancing soil productivity by means of integrating conventional knowledge with modern technology. Modern technologies and concepts like precision agriculture, site-specific nutrient management are gaining importance due to accurate and immediate decision making ability by optimizing input use, enhancing nutrient management, and supporting environmentally sustainable practices. These tools rely on data-driven techniques to monitor and manage soil conditions effectively, thereby promoting soil fertility and reducing ecological harm. Nanotechnology is the other concept giving a promising results under the emerging innovations. Soil fertility that includes the plant growth, nutrient availability and diversified microbial population has improved by application of nanomaterials. Despite these advancements, challenges persist in the widespread adoption of soil health monitoring technologies, including remote sensing and smart sensors. Issues such as limited spatial resolution, inconsistent ground-truth data, and the requirement for specialized skills continue to hinder long-term monitoring efforts. The challenges in adoption of the technologies are due to a lack of skill and high installation costs.

Keywords:

Soil Health; Sustainable Agriculture; Precision Agriculture; Nanotechnology; Remote Sensing

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