World Soil Day: The critical role of soil and water in sustaining life

Children aged six to 12 years were shown how to plant several types of seeds and transplant young seedlings from seed trays to the garden at the Soil-tastic Day children's gardening workshop on Nov 18. Photos: Noraini Md Jaafar

World Soil Day, observed annually on Dec 5, is more than a celebration; it is a call for global advocacy and action emphasising the critical role of soil and water in sustaining life.

The 2023 theme, “Soil and Water: A Source of Life”, highlights the essential symbiotic relationship between these elements in agriculture and environmental health.