Soil Degradation:

Continuous use of chemical fertilizers can degrade soil quality over time by disrupting its natural nutrient balance and reducing microbial activity. This can lead to soil erosion, compaction, and decreased fertility.

Chemical fertilizers have several disadvantages

Water Pollution: Excess nitrogen and phosphorus from chemical fertilizers can leach into water bodies or runoff into streams and rivers, causing water pollution. This nutrient runoff can lead to algal blooms, which deplete oxygen levels in aquatic ecosystems and harm fish and other aquatic life.

While chemical fertilizers can provide short-term increases in crop yields, their long-term use poses significant environmental, health, and sustainability challenges. Alternatives such as organic farming practices and agroecological approaches offer more sustainable solutions for maintaining soil health and productivity while minimizing negative impacts on the environment.

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