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    Rights: Julija Sapic, licenced through 123RF Ltd Published 30 July 2013 Size: 680 KB Referencing Hub media

    Farmers need a good understanding of soil types, their properties and the land uses for which they are best suited to encourage productivity while preventing environmental impacts.

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      Soil, farming and science – introduction

      What do soil, farming and science have to do with each other? Actually, they are inextricably related. For centuries, humans have used science to improve soil productivity and crop yields. The ...

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