health
diciembre 9, 2025
Colombia alerta por deterioro de sus suelos agrícolas y afianza el uso de prácticas regenerativas e innovación
El 40 % del territorio nacional registra algún nivel de erosión, según el IGAC. Foto: Cortesía
TL;DR
- World Soil Day is celebrated in December to highlight soil's importance for food security.
- Colombian agricultural regions are highly susceptible to erosion and degradation linked to climate variability.
- The Orinoquia, Santanderes, Eje Cafetero, Tolima, and Cauca are identified as vulnerable areas.
- About 40% of Colombian territory experiences some degree of soil erosion.
- BASF is promoting regenerative agriculture practices that improve soil health, water retention, and nutrient availability.
- These practices can also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30% per ton produced.
- Strengthening collaboration between government, private sector, and farmers is crucial to address soil degradation.