Bihar: Excessive use of pesticides leads to soil degradation, say experts

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The scientists and experts of the state have expressed concern over ever-degrading quality of the agricultural soil and its consequent adverse impact on food products and human Health.

Justifying the this years theme of the World Soil Day Soils: Where food begins, they have sought urgent measures to boost soil health and help produce crops replete with necessary nutrients. They point out that like human beings, soil needs a balanced and varied supply of nutrients in appropriate

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amounts to be healthy.

Jha further said 37 percent of the total land area in the country stands degraded mainly due to soil Salinization. InBihar, approximately 3.2 lakh hectare agricultural land has been degraded due to salinization. The salt-affected soils occupy a major area of Samastipur, Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Vaishali, Saran, East Champaran and West Champaran districts.