The National Soil Health Program (NSHP) was conceptualized to contribute to the DA's vision of climate-resilient food and nutrition-secured Philippines.
The program provides a holistic and systematic approach in addressing soil health to ensure sustainable use and management of soil resources, enhanced agricultural productivity, and increased farmers’ income.
Key components of the program are summarized as SMS:
Strengthening of soil laboratories
Monitoring of soil health
Sustainable soil and land management practices
The National Soil and Water Resources Research and Development Center for Hillyland Pedo-Ecological Zone contributes to the NSHP through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management national projects.