Nutrients in soil can be lost due to erosion, mainly through runoff caused by rainwater. This loss can impact plant growth and water bodies. Factors like soil type, vegetation, and slope affect the amount of nutrients lost. Manure and fertilizer can help prevent nutrient loss through erosion. In India, the annual soil loss exceeds the permissible limit, with water and wind erosion affecting large areas. Different types of erosion, like wind and water erosion, can lead to the detachment and movement of soil particles, resulting in nutrient loss. Conservation tillage can help reduce erosion and protect against nutrient loss.