Transcription of SOILS, SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AND SOIL MANAGEMENT
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SOILS, SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AND SOIL MANAGEMENT Introduction 1 The success of many civilizations has been determined by the quality of their soil resources. Furthermore, most civilizations have remained great only as long as they have properly managed the soil. Many productive soils have been worn out by depleting the fertility and allowing excessive erosion. Modern day use of fertilizer can help replenish fertility, but good soil MANAGEMENT is still important to maintain high productivity. Soils differ greatly in their ability to produce agricultural crops. Our soils have developed from a diversity of materials and under a wide range of environmental conditions.
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