Soil management strategies Flashcards
1
Q
What are 10 methods to reduce soil erosion
A
- Long term crops
- Zero tillage cultivation
- Contour ploughing
- Tied ridging
- Terracing
- Rows of stones
- Windbreaks
- Multicropping
- Increase soil organic matter
- Livestock management
2
Q
What are examples of long term crops
A
- permanent grassland
- bush and tree crops such as cotton, fruit and tea
3
Q
What are long term crops
A
Crops that do not require frequent replanting and that covers + protects the soil
4
Q
How do long term crops reduce soil erosion
A
Increase water infiltration which reduces runoff that can erode the soil
Crops cover + protect the soil from water and wind erosion
5
Q
What is zero-tillage cultivation
A
Do not use cultivation machinery to prepare the soil for crops
6
Q
How does zero-tillage cultivation reduce soil erosion
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