RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A COORDINATED PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Agricultural production stands as a cornerstone of rural development, yet it carries the potential for environmental repercussions. The employment of fertilizers and pesticides, alongside the discharge of livestock manure, presents a significant risk to soil, water, and air quality, with far-reaching consequences for both ecosystems and human well-being.Fertilizer application stands paramount in bolstering crop yield and quality. However, the unbridled use of these vital supplements culminates in the accumulation of excess nutrients, notably nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, within the soil matrix. This burgeoning nutrient load not only begets soil pollution but precipitates a suite of cascading effects including diminished soil fertility, nutrient imbalances, and soil acidification, all of which reverberate through the delicate fabric of the ecosystem