We can certainly measure mineral depletion in soil that agriculture drives. This affects the resulting nutritional value of agricultural products.[1] In genera

We can certainly measure mineral depletion in soil that agriculture drives. This affects the resulting nutritional value of agricultural products.[1] In general we over focus on stocks rather than flows when it comes to natural resources. That is to our, and the planets, detriment. Much of modern agriculture, for its productivity, wreaks havoc on the soil and the surrounding ecosystems. It's something that can be solved by technology, but not without getting over this stocks vs flows conceptual hurdle. [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/science/a-decline-in-the-nutritional-value-of-crops.html https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/science/a-decline-in-the-...