soil importance

Soil, once viewed as a carbon sink, now plays a major role in global warming, accounting for 15% of the rise in temperatures. Human activities like agriculture and land use changes exacerbate this issue, urging immediate action.

World Soil Day highlights soil's importance in life, food security, and climate action. This year's theme, "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage," urges global efforts in sustainable soil management and conservation practices.

Save Soil: But, what we are not giving much importance is to the issue of 'soil decay' i.e. the reduction in the organic matter of the soil.