PRAYAGRAJ, June 12 -- Concerned about the declining fertility of agricultural land caused by the excessive use of chemical fertilisers and continuous intensive foodgrain cultivation, the agriculture department has launched a district-wide 'Save Farmland' campaign in Prayagraj to promote sustainable farming practices and enhance soil health.

The campaign, which commenced on Thursday, will continue until June 30 across 98 gram panchayats. Teams of agricultural scientists and officials from the agriculture department and allied agencies have been deployed to raise awareness among farmers about balanced nutrient management, soil conservation, and scientific farming practices, district officials said.

Soil tests conducted across the district...