Soil Conservation Nodes (SCNs)

Soil erosion leads to loss of fertile land, water pollution, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. It also leads to reduced biodiversity, infrastructure damage, and significant economic losses in agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism. Furthermore, soil erosion can cause food insecurity, damage cultural heritage sites, and increase the risk of natural disasters. Overall, soil erosion poses a substantial threat to environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, and human well-being, emphasizing the need for sustainable land management practices to mitigate its effects. Furthermore, toxic fertilizers can alter soil structure, reducing its water-holding capacity and fertility. Also, essential compounds like ammonia which is required for soil nutritional balance doesn't directly cause soil erosion, its presence can weaken soil's defences against erosion. It's essential to manage ammonia levels and maintain soil health through sustainable practices to minimize erosion risks. Solution: Porous beadlike structures that contain zeolite and biochar that help curb this issue of soil erosion. Implemented in farms during the ploughing phase where – the porous material holds the soil. The bead’s inner layers help filter toxins as well as aerate the soil, boosting growth and spread of roots, thus increasing the ability of the plant to benefit from the added irrigation water.