Soil erosion is a significant problem for agricultural production, impacting soil quality and causing pollutants to enter waterways. Among all stages of soil erosion, gully erosion is the most severe ...

Minimizing nonpoint source pollution of surface waters by phosphorus (P) from agricultural cropland requires management practices that control both the supply and transport of soil P. The basic ...

For the past 10 years, Wayne Honeycutt has led the organization he founded, The Soil Health Institute, to elevate the concept ...

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Soil Science, researchers attempt to define the term 'soil health' and elucidate the need for research and policy implementations to improve it ...

South Africa’s soils and water are inseparable foundations for sustainable agriculture. On World Soil Day 2025, experts call ...

The idea of a World Day of Soil was initiated in 2002 under the leadership of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

If 2025-2026 winter predictions hold true and high soil moisture persists, you could experience several soil problems.

Prof David Mburu is the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, JKUAT and an expert in soil and water management. In line with the weatherman’s predictions, the rains continue to pound various parts of the ...

Harmless traces from nuclear testing more than half a century ago are helping researchers assess soil erosion rates. In Africa, about 65 percent of the continent's farm land is affected by ...

A new FAO assessment reveals Pakistan's soil struggles, noting low fertility and widespread nutrient shortages. The report ...