Sustainable Crop Intensification and Soil Health Management

Agriculture is increasingly challenged by the need to produce more food from limited resources while addressing soil degradation, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Sustainable crop intensification has therefore gained prominence as a strategy to enhance productivity and profitability without compromising the ecological foundations of agricultural systems. Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable intensification, influencing crop growth, nutrient and water use efficiency, carbon sequestration, and resilience to climatic stresses. However, long-term imbalances in management practices have weakened soil structure, fertility, and biological activity in many regions, underscoring the need for scientifically grounded soil health management approaches.

This edited volume, Sustainable Crop Intensification and Soil Health Management, brings together interdisciplinary research and practical insights on agronomic, biological, and technological interventions that support productive and resilient cropping systems. The chapters address conservation-oriented practices, management, diversification, integrated climate-smart nutrient and regenerative approaches, and emerging tools for assessment and decision support.

Intended for researchers, students, extension professionals, and policymakers, this book seeks to bridge research and practice and to contribute to the development of sustainable, soil-centered pathways for future agriculture.