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by Kajol Uprety | 25-03-2020 13:45
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Soil is the earth’s fragile skin that anchors all life on Earth. It is comprised of countless species that create a dynamic and complex ecosystem and is among the most precious resources to humans. Increased demand for agriculture commodities generates incentives to convert forests and grasslands to farm fields and pastures. The transition to agriculture from natural vegetation often cannot hold onto the soil and many of these plants, such as coffee, cotton, palm oil, soybean and wheat, can actually increase soil erosion beyond the soil’s ability to maintain itself. Half of the topsoil on the planet has been lost in the last 150 years. In addition to erosion, soil quality is affected by other aspects of agriculture. These impacts include compaction, loss of soil structure, nutrient degradation, and soil salinity. These are very real and at times severe issues. The effects of soil erosion go beyond the loss of fertile land. It has led to increased pollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers, clogging these waterways and causing declines in fish and other species. And degraded lands are also often less able to hold onto water, which can worsen flooding. Sustainable land use can help to reduce the impacts of agriculture and livestock, preventing soil degradation and erosion and the loss of valuable land to desertification. The health of soil is a primary concern to farmers and the global community whose livelihoods depend on well managed agriculture that starts with the dirt beneath our feet. While there are many challenges to maintaining healthy soil, there are also solutions and a dedicated group of people, including WWF, who work to innovate and maintain the fragile skin from which biodiversity springs. |
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14 Comments
nice report
Posted 18-08-2020 14:38
Nice, keep writing
Posted 31-03-2020 00:41
Greetings
I do hope you are all good..
Thank you so much for sharing your report!!
Wonderful report!!
Keep going!!
Green cheers
Regards
Jasmine karki
Posted 30-03-2020 18:28
Hello
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Warm regards
Susmita
Posted 29-03-2020 01:13
Thanks for your report.
Keep Writing
Posted 28-03-2020 12:43
Soil erosion is the major problem that we face in different region.
Posted 28-03-2020 01:44
Thanks for your report.
Posted 26-03-2020 23:14
Thanks for report
Posted 26-03-2020 10:29
Hello Kajol!!!
I like yours report.
Its great to know new thing through this platform.
Warm regards,
Ramesh
GREEN CHEERS
Posted 25-03-2020 19:39
Hello Kajol!!
I hope you are fine.
Thanks for sharing such an wonderful report.
Yours,
Swesha
Posted 25-03-2020 19:21
Hello Kajol!!
I hope you are fine and doing great.
The soil erosion is the major factor for the degradation of the quality and fertility of the soil.
Due to soil erosion , a large amount of production along with the productivity decreases every year.
We must timely think about erosion by stopping deforestation and integrated farming must be encouraged.
Keep writing and shining.
Hope to know more from you in coming days,
Warm regards,
Meena
GREEN CHEERS
Posted 25-03-2020 18:07
Hi kajol!!
Hope you are fine.
Thanks for sharing a wonderful report keep it up.
Yours
Soyam.
Posted 25-03-2020 17:31
Hello Kajol!!
I hope you are fine.
Thanks for sharing such an wonderful report.
Yours,
Swesha
Posted 25-03-2020 16:30
The health of soil is a primary concern to farmers, we have to prevent soil nutrient exploitation and act accordingly.
Posted 25-03-2020 13:48