Soil Degradation in Agriculture

Soil Erosion

Overgrazing

Deforestation

Chemical Contamination

Insufficient ground cover

Unsuitable land use practices

Heavy rainfall or wind

Steep slope

High stocking density

Inappropriate grazing practices

Lack of rotational grazing

Removal of woody vegetation

Pesticide and herbicide overuse

Poor storage and handling of chemicals

Leaching from waste disposal sites

Industrial runoff

Land clearing for agriculture

Conversion to other land uses

Logging and timber harvesting


Unsustainable forest management practices

Lack of knowledge or training among farmers

Nutrient Depletion

Overuse of fertilizers

Monoculture and lack of crop rotation

Soil compaction

Insufficient organic matter

Policies and regulations that prioritize economic development over environmental conservation

Desire for higher yields and profits

Economic pressures to maximize production