The rising population and reduction in the amount of land and some other resources have created tremendous pressure on current agricultural producers to meet the increasing food demands. To cope with this challenge, certain key inputs, such as fertilizers and other chemicals, are overused, which are worsening the surroundings. This intensive agricultural production without adherence to ecological sustainability has led to declining soil health, land degradation, and severe environmental problems. So, future efforts to feed the growing population should aim for greater agricultural production within sustainable environments. The present review suggests that a sustainable production system can be developed by combining the multifaceted efforts under soil and crop management strategies (SCMS) practices with short and long term preventive measures.

Keywords: Ecosystem; Nutrient cycling; Organic matter; Soil fertility; Micronutrients.