Story perspectives
Farming Practices Threaten Soil Health and Food Security
10/3/2025
1 of 1
Story summary
- 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.
