Asked by Victoria Konko on May 24, 2024
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Farmers use alley cropping-in which crops are planted in rows around hills rather than up and down the hills-to minimize soil erosion.
Alley Cropping
An agricultural practice that involves planting rows of trees or shrubs interspersed with crops, to enhance biodiversity and reduce soil erosion.
Minimize Soil Erosion
The implementation of practices and measures aimed at reducing the removal of soil by water, wind, or other erosive forces.
Planted In Rows
A method of sowing seeds or planting crops in a straight line, often used to maximize space efficiency and facilitate care and harvesting.
- Articulate the techniques involved in safeguarding soil against degradation and erosion.
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Learning Objectives
- Articulate the techniques involved in safeguarding soil against degradation and erosion.
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