The Soil Health Card Scheme, launched in 2015, provides farmers with detailed soil assessments and nutrient recommendations to improve soil fertility and crop productivity.

The Gujarat government on Tuesday implemented farmer-centric schemes aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing their income. As part of these efforts, the Soil Health Card (SHC) ...

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said under the 'Har Khet-Swasth Khet' campaign, soil samples from every acre of the state would be collected in the next three ...

The continuous and excessive use of chemical fertilizers is causing serious damage to soil health, affecting the productivity ...

Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the regulation of greenhouse gases.

Soil Health and Fertility Scheme has been implemented by the Government since 2014-15. So far, 24.74 crore Soil Health Cards(SHC) have been generated across the country and funds amounting to ₹1706.18 ...

The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is a cross-disciplinary research and extension hub focused on integrative soil health, offering comprehensive testing services to address ...

Soil quality refers to how well soil can support plant growth, sustain ecosystems, and maintain environmental balance. It’s influenced by a combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

The health of soils is dependent on the mix of living organisms they contain, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, insects, worms, other invertebrates and vertebrates. This variety of organisms ...