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Pangilinan: Soil Acidification Threatens 2.2M Hectares; Calls for Soil Testing
SEN. Francis Pangilinan called for stronger national efforts to address soil acidification and sustainable farming practices during the observance of World Soil Day on Friday.Pangilinan noted that soil acidification now affects an estimated 2.2 million hectares of agricultural land across the Philippines. This condition, he said, is caused not only by natural factors such as rainfall but also by decades of excessive and improper use of chemical …
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Soil forms the foundation of our food systems, ecosystems, and overall well-being, and hence it needs care and conservation. Healthy soils ensure food security, support livelihoods, regulate water, and help fight climate change. The day serves as a reminder that safeguarding soil today is essential for sustaining life on Earth tomorrow 🙏🏻 World Soil Day 2025: Date, Theme, History and Importance of Protecting Soil Resources.
World Soil Day is celebrated on 5 December, a date proclaimed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the purpose of raising humanity's awareness of the vital importance of soil for life on the planet. Although it often goes unnoticed under our feet, soil is one of the most valuable and fragile natural resources that exist. It sustains ecosystems, produces most of the food we consume and stores a huge amount of b…
World Soil Day: key to a healthy planet San Luis Potosí, SLP. – Every December 5th, World Soil Day is celebrated, a day aimed at raising the world's awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy soils — not just for agriculture — but for the well-being of the ecosystem, food security and the future of the planet. Origin and purpose of the celebration The idea emerged in 2002 on the recommendation of the International Union of Soil Sciences …
Every December 5, World Soil Day reminds us of one of the most ignored pillars of food security, climate resilience and well-being in cities: healthy soil. The 2025 campaign is “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities”.
On the World Ground Day on 5 December, the Ecosocial Forum draws attention to the important role of the natural resource soil. Soil is far more than the
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