Soil VS Water – Ecology

In agriculture, nothing is more powerful than water. It can produce wealth or devastation. It can transport much needed moisture and nourishment or wash away valuable topsoil.

Erosion is one of the world’s most widespread environmental problems.

It leaves cropland unprotected and vulnerable. In addition to on-site effects, soil that is removed by erosion may be transported considerable distances. The passage of topsoil and agricultural pollutants into waterways can lead to the silting-up of dams and the disruption of the ecosystems of lakes. It contaminates our drinking water. In more affluent countries, this can be the protagonist for present-day soil conservation policy initiatives. In poorer nations the immediate needs for fertile soil and solutions to hunger are what drive the course of action.

TerraStar Technology addresses both soil erosion and water conservation. Our proprietary soil conditioning system uses a patented, molded poly wheel to laterally consolidate (not compact) the soil and creates a weir system of geometrically ordered roughness to manage water flow, reduce soil erosion, and manage the water penetration rate into the soil. In field studies, almost 100% of rainfall was harvested and there was no significant evidence of soil erosion or run-off.

Water infiltration rates enhanced significantly, with residual soil moisture increasing by 52%. TerraStar usage has potential to reduce soil erosion by up to 90%, conserve 3,348 gallons of water per acre per year, and significantly reduce nitrate run-off. The TerraStar’s proven ability to significantly reduce surface water runoff and the pollution that it carries is a sustainable solution for both on-site and off-site situations alike.

 

 

Soil Degradation Map