Soil conservation techniques

Contour plowing

is an agricultural practice that involves plowing and planting across the slope of the land, following its natural contours. This technique helps to reduce soil erosion and water runoff.

Terracing

is a soil conservation method that involves creating flat areas on steep slopes to slow down water runoff and reduce erosion. This technique allows for effective farming in hilly regions.

Cover cropping

is a soil conservation practice that involves planting crops specifically to cover the soil, which helps prevent erosion, improves soil health, and enhances moisture retention. Can be legumes, clovers ect.

Crop rotation

is an agricultural practice that involves alternating the types of crops grown on a particular piece of land over seasons to improve soil health, manage pests, and reduce erosion. Common combination is soybean and wheat rotation because legumes fix nitrogen and cereals consume it.

Agroforestry

is a land use management system that combines agriculture and forestry practices to create biodiversity, improve soil health, and enhance sustainability by integrating trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems.