Unlock the secrets to optimal agricultural production and sustainable resource use with comprehensive insights into soil science. This text explores the critical physical, mechanical, and hydrological properties of soil, vital for India’s agricultural landscape. Delve into soil structure, compaction, water infiltration, and temperature effects on crop yields. The book addresses soil degradation, erosion, and presents essential assessment methods with graphs, tables, and clear equations. Ideal for agricultural science students, researchers, and professionals in India, it provides a deep understanding of soil mechanics and hydrology for improved soil health and environmental management.