A Nation that Neglects its Soil and farmers is Bound to Starve

Almost two years have passed since the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that 80 percent of agricultural soils are deteriorating. Yet the downward trend continues, bringing us closer to an agricultural apocalypse. In December 2024, DA Undersecretary for Operations Roger Navarro stressed the severity of soil deterioration, citing inorganic fertilizer abuse as the primary cause. [&hellip;]...…