Happy World Soil Day!
The theme for 2024 is "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage" highlighting the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soil characteristics and supporting informed decision making on sustainable soil.
Find out more on the FAO World Soil Day webpage.
World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.
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