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Integrated Nutrient Management: The Key to Sustainable Crop Productivity

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a holistic approach that combines the judicious use of chemical fertilizers with organic manures, crop residues, and biofertilizers to achieve sustainable crop production. Continuous and imbalanced use of inorganic fertilizers has resulted in soil degradation, declining nutrient use efficiency, environmental pollution, and rising input costs. INM aims to maintain soil fertility, improve nutrient use efficiency, enhance soil biological activity, and ensure stable crop yields over the long term. By integrating multiple nutrient sources, INM not only meets the immediate nutrient requirements of crops but also improves soil health and resilience under changing climatic conditions. This article highlights the concept, components, role, benefits, and challenges of Integrated Nutrient Management in achieving sustainable and climate resilient agriculture.