Soil degradation is the loss of soil fertility due to overuse, pollution, deforestation and excessive fertiliser use. It reduces the soil’s ability to support plant growth, leading to poor crop yield and food insecurity.
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Soil degradation refers to the decline in soil quality caused by natural or human factors such as erosion, overgrazing, deforestation and heavy use of chemicals. It reduces the soil’s ability to retain nutrients and water, making it unfit for farming. This affects crop growth, reduces food production and harms biodiversity. Restoring degraded soil requires sustainable farming methods organic manure and protection of natural vegetation.