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10. What factors are threatening the loss of farmland in China?

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extent of soil pollution caused by overuse of fertilizers and pesticides and contamination by heavy metals from industry.

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Since 1950, by some estimates, China has lost 20 percent of its arable land due to soil erosion, desertification, energy projects and land taken over by industry and housing development while its rural population has doubled.

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