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Transformative Pathways to Tackle Soil and Water Management Issues in Nepalese Agriculture
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This paper examined soil and water management challenges in Nepalese agriculture, including the emerging threat of microplastic contamination in farmlands alongside issues like soil compaction and water depletion. Microplastic pollution in agricultural soils is a growing concern because it can impair crop growth and introduce plastics into food products consumed by people.
Nepal’s agriculture faces emerging soil and water issues and challenges in agricultural production, necessitating urgent attention. These challenges include soil compaction, pollution (including microplastics), cropland abandonment, and the depletion of...
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