Soil is a world made up of biological, mineral, and organic components that feed humans and animals by nurturing plants. Soils, like us, need balanced, varied, and moderate amounts of nutrients** to ensure good health. Agricultural systems lose nutrients with each harvest, and soils, if not sustainably managed, gradually lose their fertility and produce nutrient-deficient plants.
Soil nutrient loss is a major soil degradation process that threatens soil nutrients. Soil nutrient loss is considered one of the most critical issues affecting global food security and sustainability. Over the past 70 years, vitamin and nutrient levels in food have dropped dramatically, and an estimated 2 billion people worldwide are micronutrient deficient, a condition known as hidden hunger because it is difficult to detect.
Soil degradation has led to the depletion of some soil nutrients and the loss of its ability to support crop growth, while others have high concentrations of nutrients, creating a toxic environment for plants and animals, polluting the environment and contributing to climate change.
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To this end, the United Nations has also launched World Soil Day, which is celebrated annually on 5 December.
Reason for initiation:In 2002, the International Union of Soil Sciences proposed the establishment of World Soil Day. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO supported the official establishment of World Soil Day as a platform for global advocacy. In June 2013, the FAO Conference unanimously endorsed the establishment of World Soil Day and submitted it to the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly for formal adoption. In December 2013, the General Assembly established 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.
Establish a vision:World Soil Day is celebrated annually on 5 December to promote the importance of healthy soils and the sustainable management of soil resources.
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