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Farming Practices Threaten Soil Health and Food Security

10/3/2025

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  • The study finds global risks to food systems as modern farming degrades soil resilience, including India where 30% of land is degraded.
  • Intensive tillage and chemical use raise short-term yields but weaken soil health, accelerating erosion and long-term productivity decline.
  • Conservation tillage and integrated pest management balance immediate productivity with long-term soil health, supporting India’s Soil Health Card program.