Present Status of Soil Productivity in Nashik District
Author – Dr. R. D. Khurche
Asst. Professor, MVP, Arts & Comm. College, Makhmalabad, Nashik.
Co-author – Dr. B. R. Tambe
Asst. Professor, MVP, GMD Arts, BW Comm. & Sci. College Sinnar, Nashik
Abstract:
The aim of this geographical study of soil properties is to provide valuable information for the implementation of agriculture planning in Nashik district, Maharashtra. The purpose of this study is to assess the soil properties in Nashik district of Maharashtra and evaluate their suitability for agriculture planning. The study of soil properties is essential for agricultural planning and management. Soil properties such as texture, structure, fertility, pH, and nutrient content have a significant impact on crop growth and yield. The knowledge of soil properties helps in selecting appropriate crops, determining the suitable cropping system, and formulating nutrient management strategies. This research has been written in total five chapters. In the first chapter, the research is written, various concepts of soil, soil properties and types of soil in the study area, need and importance of the subject, scope and limitation, research objective and hypothesis, research methodology, planning of the complete of the research briefly, the complete research planning framework is presented in this chapter. In the second chapter, the literature related to the presented research is reviewed. In this chapter includes state, national and international level research articles, thesis, paper, books, magazines, publish and unpublished related materials. Chapter three studies the research methodology. In the present study, the methods required for the research as well as the methods required to collect the primary and secondary data have been presented. Also, data analysis methods have been studied including soil analysis implies, data analysis methods and statistical analysis methods. Chapter four is purely based on the primary and secondary data. Questionnaire, interview(observation) and soil Lab Measurement. It presents the analysis of data collected from questionnaire interviews and soil laboratories measurements in the study area. In this study used SPSS test for data reliability and then we have performed following statistical test to get results for hypothesis to achieve. Chapter five present the Results and discussion. In the present case soil analysis has been done using statical method according to the type and properties of soil available in the study area and the results have been prepared. And it has been evaluated. The results of this study were providing a valuable resource for decision-makers, farmers, and other stakeholders involved in agriculture planning in Nashik district, as well as serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges.Presented in last chapter number six. In this chapter presents the conclusion and suggestions of the research. The research finding is presented from the analysis of primary and secondary data available in the study area. These conclusions are based on research objective and hypothesis.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2505I5VXIIIP0064
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