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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Soils Among World’s Worst, FAO Warns of Food Security Threat
Sub-Saharan Africa’s soils have been rated among the world’s worst, with severe erosion, nutrient loss and declining soil biodiversity threatening agricultural production and food security. A new FAO assessment warns that urgent action is needed to restore soil health and protect the livelihoods of millions who depend on agriculture.
