High quality soils promote plant growth, both in natural ecosystems and on rangeland and farmland. The long term health of agriculture, and of human society, depends on the health of the soil.
Soil is a complex mixture of inorganic and organic materials with variable amounts of air and water.
Soil consist of mineral and organic materials and are home to microbial and terrestrial organisms. These constituents in trial makeup about 50% of the volume and another 5o%, consists of the soil pores or void space.
A soil of s a good structure has an array of pore sizes from very small to quite large.
Good soil is a crucial factor of production in agriculture, and maintaining the depth and quality of soil is importance for preserving agriculture productivity in the future.
In general, good soil for agriculture should be deep and relatively rock free, should allow water to penetrate at a moderate rate, should be safe from flooding or a high water table, and should be level or slope gently.
Good soil is an importance factor of production and maintaining the asset is important for preserving the productive potential of the future.
The quality and quantity of the soil can be diminished by rain, wind, cultivation practices, or simply the removal of nutrient through harvests.
The importance of suitable soil for agriculture
