Soil Health
Soil health refers to the ability of soil to function as a vital living system, supporting plant growth and maintaining environmental quality. A healthy soil is composed of physically stable aggregates, teeming with biological diversity, and rich in organic matter. It can retain moisture, absorb nutrients, filter water, and sequester carbon effectively. Soil health is crucial for agricultural sustainability, food security, and ecosystem resilience. Factors that influence soil health include crop rotation, tillage practices, cover cropping, and the use of organic amendments. By fostering soil health, we can promote a cascade of benefits, including increased crop productivity, improved water quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced biodiversity.
External Links
- [SoilHealth.com]
- [SoilHealth.net] Soil Health Metrics
- [SoilHealth.org] Conservation Agriculture Knowledge Resources
- [soilhealth.osu.edu] Home | Soil Health
- [soilhealthu.net] Home | Soil Health U | January 18 -19, 2023 | Salina, KS
- [soilhealthlabs.com] Soil Health Labs: Leading Innovation in Regenerative Agriculture
- [soilmanagement.ces.ncsu.edu] Soil Health and Management | NC State Extension
- [metagen.com.au] Metagen | The Soil Health Company
- [biochar.onnu.com] Onnu Biochar | UK-made Premium Biochar Solutions for Soil Health