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Interdisciplinary approach the only way to address devastating effects of soil erosion
A study led by the University of Plymouth has shown traditional pastoralist communities – such as the Maasai in East Africa – are abundantly aware climate change and intensive grazing are having a marked effect on the resources they rely on for survival
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Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth
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'Jali ardhi'
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-research-in-environment-and-society-ceres/jali-ardhi
Care for the Land project
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Soil erosion image to feature in national showcase of science photography
An image captured during the University of Plymouth's Jali Ardhi project has led to its photographer being nominated for an award from The Royal Photographic Society
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Palm oil, avocados and…soil? Why you should care about dirt
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/palm-oil-avocados-andsoil-why-you-should-care-about-dirt
Dr Will Blake, Palm oil, avocados and…soil? Why you should care about dirt
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Identifying solutions to the global soil crisis
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/global-soil-crisis-solutions
Plymouth Perspectives: Identifying solutions to the global soil crisis. COP26: Examining the evidence for global action.
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Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/cornish-farm-uses-robotics-to-measure-nature-friendly-practices
University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding
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Could fabricated soils be the key to global food security?
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-fabricated-soils-be-the-key-to-global-food-security
Experts from the University of Plymouth are working with the world-famous Eden Project to explore how recycled and waste material could be transformed and then reused in agriculture and other sectors
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How soil health collaborations are changing agriculture
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-soil-health-collaborations-are-changing-agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Combining local knowledge with the latest sensing technology is improving soil health in the Global South, with important lessons for the North.
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International project aims to help communities address the effects of soil erosion
The University of Plymouth has received funding as part of a joint BBSRC-NERC Research Translation programme, and builds on the Jali ardhi (meaning ‘care for the land’ in Swahili) project
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