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Soils are the cornerstone of good ecosystem functioning: Lessons from Ivory Coast
“Soils are not just a support: they have to be in good health for agricultural activities to be established and prosper. In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of Agriculture has brought together farmers, policymakers and scientists to work on practical operations aimed at guaranteeing the long-term future of soils in the forest landscapes of West Africa. The participants have made a series of recommendations, including controlling deforestation, reducing pesticide use and extending agroforestry.”
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Image Caption: Field study on soil health in the Téné Classified Forest, Ivory Coast © CIRAD