Soil erosion is another growing concern impacting Australia’s landscape. Wind and water erode the soil particularly affecting exposed, overgrazed and drought-affected pastures, as well as crops with little vegetative cover.
Improved use of fertilizers and more efficient farming practices can help to reduce soil erosion. Fertilizers are needed to correct nutrient imbalances and deficiencies to encourage plant growth. They also improve vegetative cover and help stabilise the soil. Farming practices like crop rotation, double cropping, minimum tillage, contour banks and retention of crop residues also aid in the protection against soil erosion.
