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Key Points

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The ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Fields Campaign) began across India.

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It runs from October 22 to November 30 to raise awareness.

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Farmers are advised to check Soil Health Cards before applying fertilizer.

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Including pulses like chickpea and lentil restores nitrogen in the soil.

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Natural farming preparations such as Beejamrit and Ghanjeevamrit reduce costs.

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Summary

Scientists will visit villages to show how to use the right amount of fertilizer.

Changing crops each year, called crop rotation, helps keep soil strong.

Natural farming uses cow dung and urine to grow crops without chemicals.

Burning leftover plants creates smoke and hurts tiny soil helpers.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
fertilizer
a substance added to soil to help plants grow
soil health
the condition of the ground that supports plant life
crop rotation
growing different types of crops in sequence to keep soil healthy
nitrogen fixation
a natural process where certain plants add nitrogen to the soil
natural farming
farming that relies on natural materials instead of chemicals
stubble burning
setting fire to leftover plant parts, which harms air and soil
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