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An agricultural method where the soil is not disturbed, preserving soil structure and reducing erosion.

Minimizing soil disturbance to maintain soil structure, reduce erosion, and preserve microbial habitats.

Integrating trees with crops or livestock to create more diverse, productive, and sustainable land-use systems.

Introducing beneficial fungi into the soil that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake.

Using plant or animal-based substances to provide nutrients to plants and enrich the soil naturally.

Adding a stable form of carbon to the soil derived from pyrolyzed organic material, improving fertility and water retention.

Adjusting soil acidity or alkalinity through organic amendments to optimize nutrient availability and microbial activity.

The practice of growing a variety of crops to improve soil health and reduce dependency on any one crop.

Adding natural substances like compost, manure, or worm castings to improve soil fertility and structure.

Planting crops to cover soil between main crops to prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and add nutrients.

Using livestock waste as a soil amendment to improve soil fertility and organic matter content.

Adding finely ground rock minerals to soil to replenish nutrients and improve microbial activity and plant health.

Using living organisms such as predatory insects to control pest populations and maintain soil health.

The process of using worms to decompose organic waste into a high-quality compost and soil conditioner.

Growing two or more crops in proximity for pest control, habitat diversification, and to improve soil health.

Plants that gather and store certain minerals from the soil; these can then be used as natural fertilizers or mulches.

A practice where different crop species are planted in sequenced seasons to improve soil health and reduce pests.

A landscape design that maximizes the beneficial use of water resources within the soil for improved soil fertility.

The beneficial or harmful effects of one plant on another plant, both crop and weed species, through the release of natural chemicals.

A soil management technique where a layer of material is spread on the soil surface to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.

Planting along the natural contours of the land to reduce soil erosion and water runoff.

A soil conservation practice that involves creating flat areas in hilly terrain to reduce erosion and runoff.

A holistic approach to agriculture that designs farming systems in harmony with natural ecosystems for soil preservation.

A method of creating raised garden beds by piling wood debris and compostable material to improve soil fertility and moisture retention.

Cultivating a variety of crops in the same space to mimic natural ecosystems and improve soil health.

A non-chemical method of controlling soilborne pests and diseases by using solar energy to heat the soil.

These are crops grown specifically to be incorporated into the soil to enhance its fertility and organic matter content.

A process of decomposing organic matter to produce a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Cutting and leaving plant material on the ground to decompose and act as mulch for weed control and soil improvement.