News Headline

Sustainable soil management challenges

Source
Open Access Government

Publication Date
2018-01-31

Sustainable soil management (SSM) is fundamental to effective soil function, particularly in intensive production systems where optimal plant growth is required to deliver maximal crop yield and quality. However, across the UK and Europe, soil degradation threats such as soil compaction, erosion, loss of soil carbon and loss of soil biodiversity impact directly on key soil functions including water regulation, carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling.

Content
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/sustainable-soil-management-challenges/41749/