Dear Bishal,

Whether it is poorly managed or not, agriculture is a source of air pollutants. Nitrogen fertilizer and livestock waste are the main sources. Poorly managed practices such as excess adding of N-rich fertilizers cause more release of Ammonia. I am not an expert in this field but as an environmental scientist, I can say good agriculture practices is a key to reducing the effect of agriculture on air pollution.

Poor soil management and inadequate agricultural practices significantly contribute to air pollution through dust emissions, greenhouse gas releases, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Adopting sustainable agricultural practices can mitigate these impacts, improving both soil health and air quality.

Unsustainable agricultural practices lead to a reduction of organic matter in the soil, which impairs the soil's ability to break down organic pollutants. This increases the risk of releasing pollutants into the environment. In many countries, intensive crop production has depleted the soil, which threatens our ability to maintain production in these regions in the future.