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Our soils are degrading, and so, therefore, is the long-term ability for farmers to keep up food productioni. Compaction and signs of surface runoff are visible in many fields, which can increase the risk of localised floodingii. Arable and horticultural soils are losing soil organic matteriii, a crucial component for farm health. Research suggests that while allotment holders are managing to secure soil health, farmers in the same area are losing soil nutrients and organic matteriv.
Things need to change, and fast. All farmers and growers should have a common goal to protect, maintain and build their most vital asset - soil.
