Soil census to provide insight for agricultural practices

The field sampling tasks for the third national soil census have been completed, just in time for the 11th World Soil Day, which fell on Thursday.

The soil census plays a critical role in supporting China's agricultural modernization and ecological sustainability, officials and experts said.

This year's World Soil Day underscored the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soil characteristics and supporting food security, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.