Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged farmers to transition to organic fertilizers to protect soil fertility and improve human health. He also warned that the continued use of chemical fertilizers could lead to soil infertility and pose health risks.
In a virtual interaction on Saturday, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, strongly advocated for a gradual shift towards organic fertilizers, emphasizing the urgent need to protect soil fertility and enhance human health. Addressing farmers and ‘Swayampurna Mitras’- officials responsible for implementing government schemes- in Goa, Chouhan highlighted the detrimental effects of chemical fertilizers on soil quality.