| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5071052 | Food Policy | 2011 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We review soil issues relevant to global food security and ecosystem functioning. ⺠We suggest actions for each issue including policies, communication or research. ⺠Organic matter content is essential for improving many soil physical properties. ⺠Policies to make fertilizers affordable in developing countries are essential. ⺠Practices to cut greenhouse gas emissions from intensified agriculture are needed.
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Authors
D.S. Powlson, P.J. Gregory, W.R. Whalley, J.N. Quinton, D.W. Hopkins, A.P. Whitmore, P.R. Hirsch, K.W.T. Goulding,