Soil health is key to food security from "summary" of Growing a Revolution by David R Montgomery
The health of our soils is fundamental to the ability to feed ourselves. Soil health underpins human civilization; without it, we could not grow crops to feed our burgeoning population. Our society is built on the foundation of fertile soil, and if we continue to degrade it, we risk our ability to produce enough food for everyone. In order to ensure food security for future generations, we must prioritize the health of our soils. The conventional agricultural practices that have dominated our food production systems for decades have taken a toll on soil health. Tilling the soil, relying on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and monocropping have all contributed to the degradation of our soils. These practices have stripped the soil of essential nutrients, destroyed soil structure, and disrupted the complex ecosystem that supports plant growth. As a result, our soils have become less resilient and less able to support healthy pl...
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