Land degradation drastically impacts food security by diminishing the productive capacity of agricultural land. As soil is depleted of nutrients and undergoes processes like erosion and salinization, crop yields can decline significantly, threatening the availability of food. This is further compounded by increased population pressures and climate change, which exacerbate land degradation and biodiversity loss. The relationship is cyclical; as food security becomes threatened, there may be a greater push for intensified agriculture, further damaging the land. Thus, addressing land degradation is crucial for ensuring sustainable food sources for current and future populations.