Traditional Agricultural Techniques in the Cyclades: Scientific Foundations and Contemporary Applications The Cyclades, an archipelago in the Aegean Sea, have a rich agricultural history shaped by unique geographical and climatic […]
Cover image: Conventional almond fields of La Junquera. Photo by Deniz Erkan. Water retention is crucial for crop production in semi-arid lands, especially on slopes where water runoff is a […]
Background Maintaining and preserving soil health is a critical task for farmers worldwide. Fertile-heathy soil is essential for robust plant growth and optimal productivity. However, soil erosion poses a significant […]
Deforestation is a human-made result of cutting down whole forests to use the land mostly for agriculture. Forest cutting has immediate consequences for biodiversity, aridity, habitat loss, soil health, and […]
Soil degradation is the gradual decline of the quality, health, and fertility of the soil that loses its capacity to support life (plants, microorganisms, and animals). Soil degradation can be […]
Understand practically important principles and signs of soil degradation and erosion by Torsten Mandal, agronomist Causes of soil erosion. Bare loose soil can easily be eroded by wind or water […]
How to prevent soil erosion? To prevent soil erosion, you must apply cover crops all year round in your field. This means that the soil will never remain bare again […]
