Strip Cropping (Noun)
Meaning
Cultivation of crops in strips following the contours of the land to minimize erosion.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Strip cropping helps to reduce soil erosion on slopes by allowing the soil to absorb more water and reduce runoff.
- Farmers use strip cropping to minimize the loss of fertile topsoil on hilly land, thus preserving its productivity.
- By planting different crops in narrow strips following the contours of the land, farmers can effectively reduce soil erosion.
- Strip cropping involves growing crops in long, narrow strips, which can be rotated annually to maintain soil fertility.
- In regions with high rainfall, strip cropping is a crucial practice that prevents soil erosion and water damage to farmland.