LEISA magazine: living soils
2008
Soil regulates water, sustains plant and animal life, recycles organic wastes, cycles nutrients, filters out pollutants, and serves as a physical support for structures. Yet, soil is also a living entity in itself, containing an enormous number of organisms, and vast biodiversity. This issue of LEISA Magazine focuses on how to make the most of the soil’s living organic matter - that is, how to build it up and increase the availability of nutrients and soil fertility, thereby ensuring a stable base for farming systems.<br /><br />The issue presents stories on specific experiences about revitalising agricultural soils and highlights social processes that have helped improve soil management strategies. Featured articles review the role of soil organisms, the need to feed soils to build up organic matter and the need for greater interaction between farmers. Titles include:<br /> Soil quality and farm profitability: a win-win situation Feeding and watering the soil to improve food production Changing attitudes to night-soil in Tanzania Termites and mulch work together to rehabilitate soils Rejuvenating soils with innovative farming approaches The successful intensification of smallholder farming in Zimbabwe
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