Sustainable soils - Soils supply essential functions, not only for agriculture but also for forestry and the environment. They maintain clean water and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The future of family farmers relies heavily on soil health, a resource that has been seriously degraded. This issue of Agridape focuses on innovative solutions that build soil health and strengthen food security.
The articles describe and analyse a variety of experiences that deal with soil degradation. Read about the use of compost and domestic waste to restore soils in Cameroon. Other stories included look at the integration of crops and livestock in Benin, the contribution of caterpillar droppings to manage soil fertility in shea tree production systems in Burkina Faso and the use of fertilizer trees in Senegal. In the International Year of Soils, Agridape offers a special approach to sustainable soil management.
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