World Soil Day: “Soil Salinity is a Serious Matter” Says Sanjay Naithani (ICL)

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th December to spread awareness about the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of the soil resource.

The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002, adopted a resolution proposing that 5^th December be marked as World Soil Day to celebrate the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to human wellbeing.

In order to celebrate the same, Krishi Jagran organized a webinar on “Significance of Controlling Soil Salinity” on December 5, at 12 noon onwards on Zoom. Various dignitaries from across the industry shared their thoughts on the same. The webinar was streamed live on the official Facebook Page of Krishi Jagran.

Many eminent personalities including Sanjay Naithani, Chief Agronomist, Israel Chemical Limited participated in the webinar

During the webinar Sanjay Naithani, said that “India has about 68 million hectares of land, in which most of the land are affected from salinity. But, if we test this soil regularly & use fewer amounts of chemicals then we can make this land more fertile for the agriculture purpose”.

Sanjay Naithani Highlights:

• Soil salinity is a serious matter.

• It will affect all of us directly or indirectly.

• We should always take experts opinions before experimenting anything on soil.

About Sanjay Naithani (ICL)

Sanjay Naithani, Chief Agronomist, Israel Chemical Limited (ICL) has 27 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Excellence & Product Development management areas in agriculture sector related industries. Experience in direct selling, management of trade channel.

he has immense knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative Market Research. He has working experience throughout Indo-Gangetic Plain. Comprehensive knowledge of agro-input regulations and documentation.