Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: To Promote Healthy Soil and Food Security
Qiaobo Yang, MLWS 2022
Several conventional agricultural management practices, including the over-application
of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, contribute to soil and land degradation at a global scale. The result is a reduction in soil fertility, which has led to a decrease in both the quantity and quality of crop production. With
the ever-increasing demand for food to feed a growing world population, there is a critical need to support access to nutritious, culturally appropriate, and economically viable foods, while enhancing the soil health of our agroecosystems. Using alternative practices in agricultural production provides a potential solution to the problems associated with soil degradation. Biofertilizers are one alternative with the potential to enhance soil health and achieve higher agricultural productivity. This investigation reviews and synthesizes information on biofertilizers as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers, aiming to reduce their environmental impact and enhance food security. It is designed to inform farmers and government officials in making decisions about adopting biofertilizers.
