World Soil day 2022

Every year on 5 December 'World Soil Day' is celebrated.

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45 years ago the 'Save Soil Movement' was started in India

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45 years ago the 'Save Soil Movement' was started in India

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It provides food, clothes, shelter, and medication.

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Soil also contains minerals, organic matter, and air.

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In 2002, the International Union of Soil Science advised celebration on December 5.

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The King of Thailand, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born on December 5 and supported this initiative.

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First World Soil Day occurred Dec. 5, 2014.

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Soil-saving methods

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