Depletion of Ukraine’s Soils Threatens Long-Term Global Food Security
Researchers warn that nutrient depletion in Ukraine's soils could have a long-term impact on crop production, affecting global food security.
Beyond the disruption to Ukraine's food exports, the war is jeopardising the country's ability to remain a major food producer due to soil degradation.
- Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are being removed from soils via harvested crops at a higher rate than they are being added back.
- Reduced access to fertilisers during the war and inefficient farming practices are contributing to this issue.
- Military activity has exacerbated existing soil degradation and erosion across Ukraine.
Ukraine's soils are gradually losing vital crop nutrients.
Author's summary: Soil depletion in Ukraine threatens global food security.
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