The Role of Cow Dung in Modulating Soil Water Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis Different Soil Types

Water scarcity is a critical worldwide problem that is worsened by causes such as increasing population, climate change, and unsustainable agriculture methods. The depletion of water resources in several areas presents a substantial risk to the security of food, the advancement of the economy, and the sustainability of the environment. Tackle water shortage, it is necessary to implement inventive solutions in several sectors, particularly agriculture since it is responsible for most water use worldwide. This study investigates the impact of cow dung amendment on soil water dynamics across twelve different soil types. The Relative Water Content (RWC), Gravimetric Water Content (GWC), field capacity (FC), and porosity were tested for different soil types at different levels of cow dung addition expressed as a percentage of the total weight (D1(0%), D2(5%), D31(10%), D4(15%), and D5(30%)). Results show significant variations in soil water characteristics among different soil types and dung concentrations. Higher levels of cow dung led to increased RWC, GWC, and porosity with notable shifts in FC. The findings provide insights into the complex interactions between soil properties and organic amendments, offering valuable implications for sustainable soil management practices and agricultural productivity optimization.