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Measuring and Mapping Patterns of Soil Erosion and Deposition Related to Soil Carbonate Concentrations Under Agricultural Management
Published on: September 12, 2017
Agricultural practices can threaten soil resilience through changing feedback loops
Alison M Carswell1, Simon Willcock1,2, Martin S A Blackwell1
1Net Zero & Resilient Farming, Rothamsted Research, North Wyke, Okehampton UK.
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Soil has supported terrestrial food production for millennia; however, agricultural intensification may affect its resilience. Using a systems-thinking approach, we reviewed the impacts of conventional-agriculture practices on soil resilience and identified alternative practices that could mitigate these effects. We found that many practices only affect soil resilience with their long-term repeated use. Lastly, we ranked the impacts that pose the greatest threats to soil resilience and, consequently, food and feed security.
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