Soil Science and Crop Management: Advances in Agricultural Productivity

Soil health and crop management are the foundation of sustainable agriculture and vital to addressing the growing global challenges of food security, climate change, and environmental degradation. With the world’s population projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, the pressure to enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability has never been greater. To meet these challenges, the fields of soil science and crop management must evolve, integrating new technologies, practices, and insights that can improve both the quantity and quality of food production.
Soil Science and Crop Management: Advances in Agricultural Productivity provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research, innovations, and best practices driving progress in agriculture today. This book explores the dynamic relationship between soil health, crop management practices, and agricultural productivity, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and resilient farming systems. It brings together experts from various disciplines to offer insights into the most recent advancements in soil science, agronomy, and crop management, covering multiple topics from soil fertility and nutrient management to integrated pest management and precision agriculture.
The chapters in this volume delve into emerging trends, such as biofertilizers, soil microbiomes, climate-smart farming practices, and digital tools that enable data-driven decision-making. It also highlights the challenges farmers face in different regions, offering practical solutions that can be adapted to diverse farming environments, from smallholder agriculture to large-scale industrial farming.
This book is designed for researchers, practitioners, and students in agriculture, environmental science, and sustainable development. By synthesizing current knowledge and future directions in soil science and crop management, we hope to contribute to developing more productive, sustainable, and resilient agricultural systems that can support global food security and environmental well-being.