The paper presents the analysis of the structure and land utilization in Poland as an example of a global situation and also concentrates on the influence of farm machinery usage on soil composition and soil compaction. Some aspects of soil conservation methods developed in different countries of the European Union are presented. Also some law regulations as Good Farming Practice are described in the meaning of constant monitoring of the situation concerning soil protection in the area of the EU. A presence and influence of moisture on plants grow is described on the example of Alabama ideal soil conditions. Heavy farm equipment utilized for soil tillage proposes can have great influence on soil compaction. The influence of soil density and soil moisture content on soil compaction was described. Also a management system concerning soil conservation development of the farming system in Australia was presented. The importance of cultivated field preservation from soil erosion was described.