Multiple Choice
Two farmers grow identical crops on adjacent land. One uses a traditional chemical fertiliser regime to maximise his agricultural output, whereas the other uses microorganic bio-fertilisers and crop rotation to minimise his use of chemical fertilisers. The first farmer who uses a traditional chemical fertiliser regime initially has higher yields with less effort, but over time his yields start to drop and continue to do so while the second farmer maintains a consistent output. What might be causing the drop in yield for the first farmer?
A) Soil acidification
B) Soil erosion
C) Sodic soils
D) Soil alkalinity
E) Ion toxicity
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