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The aim of this research is to study the impact of agricultural practices on soil health and biodiversity. This will be achieved by answering the following questions: 1. What is the impact of agricultural practices on soil health in the farms of the Wilayat of Samail? 2. What impact do agricultural practices have on biodiversity? Four farms in the state were selected ( Al Mazraa - Siya 1 - Siya 2 - Al Nabhaia ) and the ground cover protocol was applied and data was collected. The soil protocol was also applied to soil samples from the farms studied and studied to assess soil quality and record observations on biodiversity and biological diversity on site. The study results indicated that the soil was generally healthy at the studied sites. The farms ( Siya 2 and Al-Nabha) were considered the best in terms of soil quality indicators related to ground cover density, as they recorded higher values for green ground cover density (85%), while Al Mazraa recorded the lowest value (50%) The acidity values of the soil samples indicated a very slight alkalinity level that did not exceed a pH of ( 8.3), and the pH of Al MAZRAA was ideal (7.98). The salinity values indicated ideal non-saline values for all studied samples, as they ranged only between ( 500-800 ppm ). The observation of the presence of different types of plants (herbs, shrubs, trees), that the plants are bright green and have strong growth , the diversity of crops, the presence of decaying leaves on the surface , the movement of different worms and insects in the soil, and the use of organic fertilizers by the locals all gave a positive indication of soil quality and biodiversity.