A podcast dedicated to exploring the silent crisis threatening the foundation of our existence: soil degradation. In each episode, we delve into the problems facing our soils around the world and, most importantly, the practical solutions that we can all implement.
From erosion and desertification to the loss of nutrients and biodiversity, our conversations with experts, farmers, and activists reveal the urgency to act now. You'll discover why the Save Soil movement is crucial for global food security, the climate crisis, and the health of our ecosystems.
But this isn't just a podcast about problems: it's a call to action. We share regenerative techniques, effective policies, and lifestyle changes that can transform the health of our soils. You'll learn practical solutions that you can implement in your garden, community, or through your power as a consumer and citizen.
Join us on this essential journey to understand and protect our planet's most precious and undervalued resource. Because when we save the soil, we save our future.
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A podcast dedicated to exploring the silent crisis threatening the foundation of our existence: soil degradation. In each episode, we delve into the problems facing our soils around the world and, most importantly, the practical solutions that we can all implement.
From erosion and desertification to the loss of nutrients and biodiversity, our conversations with experts, farmers, and activists reveal the urgency to act now. You'll discover why the Save Soil movement is crucial for global food security, the climate crisis, and the health of our ecosystems.
But this isn't just a podcast about problems: it's a call to action. We share regenerative techniques, effective policies, and lifestyle changes that can transform the health of our soils. You'll learn practical solutions that you can implement in your garden, community, or through your power as a consumer and citizen.
Join us on this essential journey to understand and protect our planet's most precious and undervalued resource. Because when we save the soil, we save our future.
Pest control or soil destruction? How to protect the health of our fields
Save Soil
4 minutes 49 seconds
2 months ago
Pest control or soil destruction? How to protect the health of our fields
This episode, hosted by Andrés Díaz, explores the critical issue of pest control versus soil preservation and how farming practices impact the health of our soils and the broader ecosystem. It highlights that approximately 33% of the world's soils are degraded, risking a future food crisis. The discussion emphasizes that traditional pest control methods often rely on harmful pesticides, which can destroy beneficial microorganisms, pollute the environment, and remain in the soil for years, leading to soil infertility and ecosystem collapse.
Alternatives such as agroecology, regenerative farming, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and beneficial insects like ladybugs are presented as sustainable solutions that promote biodiversity, improve soil health, and reduce chemical dependence. The episode advocates for a shift in mindset towards natural, holistic farming practices, emphasizing the spiritual and interconnected relationship humans have with the earth. Education and awareness are key to adopting these sustainable methods.
The episode concludes with a call to action: small changes in farming and personal habits can reverse soil degradation and foster a healthier planet. Protecting soil is essential not only for food security but for our very survival, as the earth's health reflects our own. Listeners are encouraged to learn more and participate in efforts to combat desertification through resources like savesoil.org.
Remember you can contact me at andresdiaz@bestmanagement.org
Save Soil
A podcast dedicated to exploring the silent crisis threatening the foundation of our existence: soil degradation. In each episode, we delve into the problems facing our soils around the world and, most importantly, the practical solutions that we can all implement.
From erosion and desertification to the loss of nutrients and biodiversity, our conversations with experts, farmers, and activists reveal the urgency to act now. You'll discover why the Save Soil movement is crucial for global food security, the climate crisis, and the health of our ecosystems.
But this isn't just a podcast about problems: it's a call to action. We share regenerative techniques, effective policies, and lifestyle changes that can transform the health of our soils. You'll learn practical solutions that you can implement in your garden, community, or through your power as a consumer and citizen.
Join us on this essential journey to understand and protect our planet's most precious and undervalued resource. Because when we save the soil, we save our future.
