IMPACTS OF CHEMICAL FERTILIZER ON AGRICULTURAL SOIL OF DIGRAS REGION, YAVATMAL DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA (INDIA): A CASE STUDY

The utilization of chemical fertilizers in agricultural practices has been a subject of growing concern due to its potential adverse effects on soil health and long-term sustainability. This study investigates the impacts of chemical fertilizers on agricultural soil in the Digras region of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India. Employing a case study approach, we assessed various parameters including soil pH, EC, OC, Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorous, Sulphur, Zink, Boron, Iron, Manganese and Copper content. The study area was divided into five sampling stations to cover the most farms of Digras tehsil comprehensively in the November 2023.