According to the latest soil survey data, conducted from 2017 to 2021, by the government of Turkmenistan, 61 percent of the total irrigated land area in Turkmenistan consists of non-saline and weakly saline soils, 26 percent consists of moderately saline soils, and 13 percent consists of strongly saline soils. 

The Caroni area in western Trinidad faces major agricultural challenges. The soils have poor structure, high density, and limited drainage, leading to frequent flooding and the proliferation of plant pests and diseases. Additionally, the naturally low pH restricts nutrient availability, increasing reliance on chemical fertilizers.

The report was presented at the International Soil and Water Forum 2024 in Bangkok

Bangkok – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years. The report shows that nearly 1.4 billion hectares of land (just over 10 percent of the total global land area) are already impacted by salinity, with an additional one billion hectares at risk due to the climate crisis and human mismanagement.

“Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage” is the theme of unique celebrations hosted in Thailand and Saudi Arabia

Rome - At global celebrations marking Word Soil Day 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today highlighted the crucial need for accurate soil data and information to understand soil characteristics and support informed decision-making on sustainable soil management to ensure food security.

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The prestigious Glinka World Soil Prize 2024, awarded annually to honour excellence in sustainable soil management (SSM), has been presented to the Land Development Department (LDD) of Thailand. This marks the ninth time the prize has been awarded, commemorating the legacy of Konstantin Glinka, a distinguished Russian soil scientist, and recognizes impactful contributions to the protection and sustainable use of soil resources.