Assessment of Soil Fertility Status in Marori Block of Pilibhit District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the agricultural productivity potential of soils in several villages in Marori block of Pilibhit district during 2022-23. 40 soil samples were collected using a random sampling technique, air-dried, and analyzed for physical and chemical properties. The results showed that the soil content varied significantly, with sand content ranging from 8.2-78.4% silt content from 9.2-67.3%, and clay content from 4.2-39.2%. Bulk density, particle density, porosity, pH levels, electrical conductivity, and organic carbon were also measured. The available nutrients varied, with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur ranging from 149.13-265.63 kg/ha, 13.59-49.72 kg/ha, 99.34-300.53 kg/ha, 3.3-6.9 cmol (P+)/kg, 1.53-4.20 and 11.29-19.23 kg/ha, respectively. The results showed that 99.5% of the soil samples had normal pH levels, and 0.5% was acidic. The majority of the soil samples had low organic carbon, with 72.5% having the highest available P. The majority of the soil samples were adequate in terms of exchangeable Ca and Mg content, and 60% had the greatest available sulphur. In a nutshell, the study highlights the importance of soil fertility in sustainable agricultural production.