NEW ! Soil video “Soils: a hidden resource” and an animation for the World Soil Day, available in English, French and Spanish are now available. See below.

Soil resources are limited and need to be preserved for feeding the growing population of the world by 2050.

Maintaining healthy soils required for feeding the growing population of the world and meeting their needs for biomass (energy), fiber, fodder, and other products can only be ensured through a strong partnership.

"Soil anaemia also breeds human anaemia. Micronutrient deficiency in the soil results in micronutrient malnutrition in people, since crops grown on such soils tend to be deficient in the nutrients needed to fight hidden hunger. (...) Managing our soil and water resources in a sustainable and equitable manner needs a new political vision."

M.S. Swaminathan