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Soil experts call for sustainable solutions to address acidity crisis

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Farmers should stop looking at soil as dirt. [Getty Images]

Scientists have warned of a pressing issue gripping African soils: erosion. They are urging governments to embrace holistic soil management solutions to combat this challenge sustainably.

Amid heavy downpours currently battering the country, soil nutrients are being washed away, raising concerns among experts. They stress that both too much and too little water levels spell trouble for soil health, hence the need for robust water retention strategies.

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