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Soil Health Restoration through Organic Amendments: Evidence from Bangladesh’s Croplands

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Shaharia Rahman Tanim
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Samin Shahriyar Lorin
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md.mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Soil health is vital to sustainability in agro-ecosystems and the environment, especially in countries like Bangladesh. Soil retention has not been realized due to too much chemical fertilizer, unsustainable land management practices leading to a decreasing soil health and loss in biodiversity, consequences a decline in ecosystem resilience. The investigation will contribute to a longer-term view of the impact of organic amendments on the soil qualities and sustainability indicators in terms of their effect on soil health, water sustenance, resilience against climate change, biodiversity, crop yield and food security. For analysis, secondary data were used from 1994 to 2023 covering Soil Quality Index (SQI), Water Sustainability Score (WSS), Climate Resilience Index (CRI), Biodiversity Score (BDS), Crop Yield and Food Security Index. A trend quantification and correlation analysis elucidated the connections among these variables. The findings revealed that both soil quality and biodiversity had significantly enhanced following organic farming practices, especially after 2010. The SQI values rose sharply, with good positive correlation to water sustainability (r=0.68) and biodiversity (r= 0.72). Soil health recovery results in more consistent crop yields through time better soil health and biodiversity input positively to Food Security Index; organic inputs as insurance against ecological and social economic vulnerability. The paper concludes by suggesting that organic soil management practices could be used to improve soil health and make the agricultural system in Bangladesh more climate resilient as well as food secure. As an illustration, this highlights that policies promoting compost addition, green manuring and organic residue recycling are also needed to reverse soil degradation and maintain sustainable agriculture.

Keywords

Soil Health Restoration Organic Amendments Bangladesh Croplands Sustainable Agriculture.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference 2025 (GAUIC 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 12/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
  • Venue: Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur , Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Gazipur Agricultural University
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