Land degradation means toss of fertility of land, six of the factors responsible for land degradation are:
1. Loss of vegetation occurring due to deforestation.
2. Unsustainable fuelwood and fodder extinction.
3. Extraction of groundwater in excess of the recharge capacity.
4. Non-adoption of adequate soil conservation measures.
5. Improper crop rotation.
6. Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides.