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Jat, M.L., Chakraborty, D., Ladha, J.K., Parihar, C.M., Datta, A., Mandal, B., Nayak, H.S., Maity, P., Rana, D.S., Chaudhari, S.K. & Gerard, B. 2022. Crop and Environment. 1 (1) 86-101.
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This review discusses the potential of soil and crop management practices such as minimum/reduced/no-tillage, use of organic manure, balanced and integrated plant nutrient application, precision land leveling, precision water and pest management, residue management, and cropping system optimization to maintain the C-equilibrium between soil and atmosphere and to enhance the C-sequestration in the long run. Results of meta-analysis show a potential 36% increase in soil organic C stock in the top 0–15 cm layer in this region. The authors conclude that there is an urgent need for scaling up and accelerated adoption climate resilient technologies to increase soil C-sequestration. Policies and programs need to be devised for incentivizing farmers to adopt more C-neutral or C-positive agricultural practices.