Use of chemical fertilizers in farming

Abstract

Green revolution was the time when India started the use of chemical fertilizers. These fertilizers enhance the crop production but with that there are negative effects of these also. Soil toxicity, soil infertility, pollution of land and ground water are some negative results of chemical fertilizers. So, the present study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state. Total 240 respondents (120 males and 120 females) from four villages were selected for the study. Results shows that in Rabi season cereals D.A.P., Urea, Zinc, Sulphur, Phosphate were used. In pulses, oilseeds, fruits and green fodder mainly D.A.P. and Urea were used. Vegetables and cash crops were not grown commercially. In Kharif season,, Zinc, Sulphur, Phosphate wers used in wheat and barley, while in other crops only D.A.P. and Urea were preferred. In this season vegetables and fruits were not grown.