In the delicate balance of soil chemistry, Soil Salinity is perhaps the most visible indicator of land degradation. It is a process where water-soluble salts accumulate in the soil layers to a level that impacts plant growth and environmental health. While salinity is a natural phenomenon in some coastal regions, it is increasingly becoming a man-made crisis in the dry zones of Sri Lanka, often driven by mismanagement of our most precious resources: soil and water. For the mo

To understand soil productivity, one must look past the physical texture of the earth and into its chemical "engine room." Soil pH is not merely a number on a lab report; it is a measure of the chemical potential energy that dictates the solubility of every mineral necessary for plant life. In the diverse landscapes of Sri Lanka—from the ferruginous soils of the dry zone to the highly leached, acidic podsols of the wet zone—pH management is the primary lever for yield optimiz

Sustainable agriculture is no longer just a concept it is becoming a necessity. With the world facing increasing population pressure, climate change and soil