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Safeguard our soils to sustain our way of life, Hutton scientists say

Safeguard our soils to sustain our way of life, Hutton scientists say

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“Healthy soil is essential to a successful and sustainable farming industry.

Scientists at the James Hutton institute have welcomed the findings of a report published by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee on the health of UK soils.

Soil is of fundamental importance to society yet remains one of our most undervalued assets. The Soil Health report, published last week, and conclusions that have been drawn from it have made it clear that the current situation is not a viable option for our future wellbeing.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute