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.
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