Industrial agriculture depletes nutrients from "summary" of Growing a Revolution by David R Montgomery
In the pursuit of higher yields, modern agriculture has inadvertently mined the soil of its essential nutrients. The use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tilling practices has disrupted the delicate balance of microorganisms that maintain soil fertility. As a result, the soil has become depleted of vital nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are crucial for plant growth. Industrial agriculture's heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers has further exacerbated the problem by promoting the growth of certain crops while neglecting the overall health of the soil. The excessive use of fertilizers has led to nutrient imbalances, soil compaction, and erosion, all of which contribute to the degradation of soil quality. In the absence of natural nutrient cycling processes, such as cover cropping and crop rotation, industrial agriculture is unable to replenish the soil with the essential nutrients needed for long-term productivity. As a result, farmers are forced to apply increasi...
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