This document introduces the connections between agriculture and soil biodiversity. Our agricultural activities exert an important
influence on the soil biota, their activities and diversity.
Clearing forested or grassland for cultivation drastically affects the
soil environment and hence reduces the number and species of soil
organisms. The reduction of quantity and quality of plant residues and
the number of higher plants species leads to a reduction in the range of
habitats and foods for soil organisms. Different types of agricultural practices and
systems affect the soil biota in different ways and the response may be either positive or negative depending on
which part of the soil is affected.
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