soil infertility
[sɔɪl ɪnˈfɜːrtɪlɪti]
nounpl: soil infertilities
infertilidade do solo
1. The lack of nutrient content or biological activity in soil that prevents or reduces plant growth and agricultural productivity
The farm struggled with soil infertility due to years of monoculture without crop rotation.
A fazenda enfrentava problemas com a infertilidade do solo devido a anos de monocultura sem rotação de culturas.
2. A condition where soil lacks essential minerals, organic matter, or beneficial microorganisms necessary for plant development
Soil infertility in the region was caused by erosion and improper land management practices.
A infertilidade do solo na região foi causada por erosão e práticas inadequadas de gestão da terra.
In Brazil, a major agricultural nation, soil infertility is a significant concern addressed through government programs and agricultural extension services (EMATER). The term is frequently discussed in the context of sustainable agriculture and land conservation policies, particularly in regions like the Cerrado and Amazon Basin where soil degradation threatens food security and environmental sustainability.
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