Soil Degradation, Land Scarcity and Food Security: Reviewing a Complex Challenge

Soil Degradation, Land Scarcity and Food Security: Reviewing a Complex Challenge

Soil health, along with water supply, is the most valuable resource for humans, as human life depends on the soil’s generosity. Soil degradation, therefore, poses a threat to food security, as it reduces yield, forces farmers to use more inputs, and may eventually lead to soil abandonment. Unfortuna...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tiziano Gomiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
soil degradation
land degradation
soil conservation
scenario analysis
agriculture
organic agriculture
food production
food security
climate change
ecosystem services
precautionary approach
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/3/281

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