ENHANCING SUGARCANE DEVELOPMENT AND INNATE IMMUNITY THROUGH INDIGENOUS COW DUNG ORGANIC CULTURE: A STUDY ON SOIL PH AND SOIL MOISTURE

*Akarsha Malik, Dinkar Malik, Raj Kumar, Arjun Tomar

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to better understand the factors influencing soil quality and explore methods for
enhancing soil quality through cow dung culture farming. To do this, a case study was conducted on a hectare of
land in a planned area. Our aim was to ascertain the impact of cow dung culture farming on soil quality indicators
in Daudpura village, which is situated around 15 kilometers away from Saharanpur along Behat Road. In order to
conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of cow dung culture farming on soil quality indicators, we
separated the research area into two distinct groups: the experimental group (E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5) and the control
group (C1 and C2). We examined soil samples from the aforementioned research sites for two crucial markers,
namely soil moisture and pH. Throughout the study, regular soil samples were collected from both groups and
examined in accordance with established protocols. The impact of cow dung culture farming on soil quality
enhancement was evaluated by a comparison of soil quality metrics between the experimental and control groups.
The study's findings will provide valuable information regarding the potential benefits of cow dung culture farming
for sustainable agriculture in the specific agricultural setting that is being examined.

Keywords: Cow Dung Culture, Control Group, Experimental Group, Soil Moisture, pH.