World Soil Day 2022

Показать описание

For centuries, farmers have used tools, from plows to tractors, to turn over - or till - their soil to remove weeds before planting.

While this has been a common and effective method for generations, it can ultimately lead to soil erosion and loss of essential soil nutrients. Advances in biotech crops and pesticides are allowing farmers worldwide a new approach through conservation – or no-till – agriculture.

By leaving the soil untilled, farmers build up the nutrients in their fields and preserve topsoil, which boosts yields and helps our environment. By using herbicide-tolerant biotech crops, farmers can use pesticides, instead of tillage, to remove weeds before planting.

This no-till approach reduces soil erosion, preserves water and nutrients, and boosts crop production. Globally, farmers are adopting no-till practices at a dramatic rate, especially as herbicide-tolerant biotech crops become more available worldwide.

By 2050, agriculture will need to produce enough food to feed 9 billion people while battling increasingly difficult growing environments due to climate change. No-till agriculture will enable farmers to adapt to these new conditions and deliver healthy soil around the world.