There are many Agricultural practices which leads adverse effects or I'll effects on Environment, ecosystem and society .Some of the such burning problems,issues and practices are given here as under...
1.Burning of crop residue in certain north indian states like Haryana ,Punjab and NCR region leading the problem of air pollution.
2.Regular crop rotation of wheat and rice crops have created the problem of ground water in states like Haryana and punjab.In general there is a scarcity of ground water in 21 states of India.Some of the states are also facing the problem of drought continuously since so many years.
3.Indiscrinate use of chemical pesticides giving the the problems related with health hazards,Environment and ecosystem. Indiscriminate use of the chemical pesticides and fertilizers are giving the problems of soil,water and air pollution and damage of ecosystem and biodiversity as many beneficial organisms like earthworms,millipedes,frogs,fire worms,velvet mites and many pollinating and biocontrol agents have gone up to the verge extinction. We had never thought that a day will come when we will purchase even Earthworms and essential things like water and air.
4.soil has become alkaline in nature in certain states due to regular use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers .Soil texture has also been changed in many areas due indiscriminate use of chemicals in Agriculture.
5.loss of fertility of soil in certain areas have also been reported in certain places
6.Due to use of chemicals in Agriculture many microorganisms are died in the agroecosystem found below ground level.
7.Irrigating the crops with industrial water,sewage water also causing several health problems.
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