Experts warn soil degradation globally will worsen over the coming decades unless serious action is taken. 

The problem occurs when human activity - like agriculture, deforestation and overgrazing affects the soil's physical and chemical health. 

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with University of Sydney Professor Alex McBratney about how we can tackle the issue

Experts warn soil degradation globally will worsen over the coming decades unless serious action is taken.&nbsp;
The problem occurs when human activity - like agriculture, deforestation and overgrazing affects the soil's physical and chemical health.&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with University of Sydney Professor Alex McBratney about how we can tackle the issue

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