Some within the soil science research community are ... program that estimates annual soil loss totals in tons/acre caused by water erosion, useful for comparing practices, much less valuable ...

and accelerates erosion. Similarly, the age-old practice of irrigation, when overdone, increases the volume of salt in the soil, damaging its biodiversity, water quality, and productivity.

Buffer zones create boundaries between regions, enhancing water quality, preventing soil erosion, and supporting biodiversity ...

Adopting appropriate conservation practices such as intercropping, establishing water retention basins and building terraces can reduce soil erosion. However, these measures cannot be effective unless ...

One of the most significant concerns related to soil amending is nutrient runoff caused by ... from washing away. Erosion ...

The GR also included statistics on the soil erosion losses. Soil erosion renders the land useless for agriculture purposes, at least in the year it happens, say farmers who see it as a worse loss ...

A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links between water ... soil conditions, and the European Environment Agency has highlighted increased desertification risks ...

Learn how mining and oil drilling impact Wyoming’s soil, including its effect on local ecosystems, and explore sustainable ...

ANANTAPUR: The ‘Ananta Niru Sanrakshanam’ project has emerged as a successful model for water conservation in the drought-prone Anantapur district. Led by Kadap ...