Farmers Rejoice: Integrated Nutrient Management Boosts Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Cuts Greenhouse Emissions
Integrated nutrient management (INM) is a farming technique that combines different sources of plant nutrients to improve soil health and crop yields while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Studies have shown that using INM can lead to a significant decrease in methane emissions and an increase in crop yields by up to 66.5%. By incorporating organic manure and residue retention, INM can also enhance soil structure and microbiota, resulting in healthier soil with better water retention. Overall, practicing INM can improve soil health, increase crop productivity, and reduce environmental pollution and production costs.