WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS?
Nutrients are ‘elements’ (types of matter that make up everything we see and feel). All plants and …
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Ways to maintain good soil health
More efficient use of water and improvements in soil health can lead to average crop yield increases of 79%.
Healthy …
The benefits of good soil health
Soil is an important resource that is useful to us in many different ways. It is central to successful farming …
Drought and its impact on Africa
WHAT IS A DROUGHT?
A drought is a period of low rainfall in a certain region or area. Such periods …
Soil erosion – its consequences and how it can be identified
40% of soil in Africa is degraded and susceptible to erosion
WHAT IS SOIL EROSION?
Soil erosion is the removal …
The impact of storms and flooding in Africa
THE IMPACT OF STORMS AND FLOODING IN AFRICA
Flooding occurs when a body of water (such as a river or …