Dr. Hugh Hammond Bennett (left) first Chief of the Soil Conservation Service and Mr. Roach Stewart (Duke Power Co.) In the early years of the 1930s, the extent of the damage inflicted on the ...

which can be controlled through efficient soil conservation practices. Land degradation currently affects 1.9 billion hectares globally or about 65 per cent of global soil resources. With 85 per cent, ...

These particles are ubiquitous in soil and, due to their high surface area, are highly reactive. conservation agriculture: An approach to farming which minimizes degradation and/or loss of natural ...

Corey Nellis, county soil and water conservation district manager, said the grant will be used to install an aeration system in an existing manure storage area and construct a separate roof ...

The former group of techniques is used to assess the magnitude of soil erosion and the impact of soil conservation measures on soil erosion, while the latter helps identify sediment sources and ...

For instance, it could identify areas with deficient earthworm populations, crucial for soil aeration and nutrient ... recent paper on global biodiversity conservation issues identified soil ...

Across the region, insect conservation is under-represented in research, funding and public discourse. Read more at ...

The soil has natural aeration properties and assists in the conservation of soil structure and lessening mechanical tilling. Karnataka farmers remain at an advantage because the land is fertile ...