Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Intercropping, the practice of growing two or more crops in the same area, has been widely recognized for its ability to enhance soil health, improve crop yield, and promote sustainability in agriculture. This research explores the impact of intercropping on soybean (Glycine max) growth and seed yield, focusing on the role of soil health from a homoeopathic perspective. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate how different intercropping systems, incorporating specific companion crops, affect soybean growth traits and yield, with an emphasis on soil fertility and ecological balance. Soybean is an essential crop globally, valued for its high protein content and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. However, conventional farming practices, particularly monocropping, often lead to soil degradation and lower yields. In contrast, intercropping can improve soil structure, enhance nutrient cycling, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, contributing to more sustainable agricultural systems. This research examines various intercropping systems and their influence on soybean growth, with a particular focus on soil health as a crucial factor for boosting productivity. Soybean is an essential crop globally, valued for its high protein content and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. However, conventional farming practices, particularly monocropping, often lead to soil degradation and lower yields. In contrast, intercropping can improve soil structure, enhance nutrient cycling, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, contributing to more sustainable agricultural systems. This research examines various intercropping systems and their influence on soybean growth, focusing on soil health as a crucial factor for boosting productivity. The homoeopathic principles applied to soil management explore the idea that optimizing the soil ecosystem can lead to healthier crops with higher resilience. Field trials and laboratory experiments were conducted to observe the effects of intercropping on soybean’s growth traits, including plant height, biomass, and seed yield. The results show that intercropping systems improve soybean yield by promoting better soil health, enhancing nutrient availability, and reducing pest pressure. Furthermore, these findings align with sustainable farming practices that aim to balance ecological health with agricultural productivity. This paper underscores the importance of intercropping as a sustainable solution to improve soybean productivity, contributing to long-term soil health and farm sustainability. By incorporating homoeopathic principles into soil management, this research offers new insights into how intercropping systems can support ecological balance and enhance crop yield in modern agricultural systems. Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most important leguminous crops worldwide, known for its high nutritional value and significant role in crop rotation and soil fertility management. Traditional farming practices have often been associated with monocropping, leading to soil depletion and reduced agricultural productivity over time. In contrast, intercropping has emerged as a viable solution to mitigate these challenges, particularly by improving soil health and enhancing yield through biodiversity. The concept of intercropping involves the simultaneous cultivation of two or more crops in the same space, and it has been suggested that this practice can lead to complementary growth patterns and higher productivity.