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Soil Conservation in Organic Farming
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Mulching
Application of organic materials to the soil surface conserves moisture, reduces weed growth, and enhances soil health.
Cover Cropping
Cover crops prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and increase water infiltration.
Composting
Adding compost improves soil structure, nutrient content, and microbial activity.
Green Manuring
Growing and plowing into the soil green manure crops enhances soil fertility and organic matter.
Contour Farming
Planting along land contours reduces runoff and soil erosion.
Buffer Strips
Strips of vegetation between fields or along waterways absorb runoff, filter pollutants, and prevent erosion.
Polyculture
Cultivating a variety of crops increases biodiversity, reduces pests, and can improve overall soil health.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM reduces chemical use, preserves beneficial organisms, and prevents soil contamination.
Agroforestry
Integrating trees with crops helps in reducing erosion, improving biodiversity, and can modify the microclimate.
Conservation Tillage
Reduces erosion, increases water retention, and can enhance biodiversity in the soil.
Rainwater Harvesting
Collecting and storing rainwater reduces runoff, conserves water, and maintains soil moisture levels.
Terracing
Terraces create level areas to reduce runoff and erosion on steep slopes.
Organic Amendments
Adding organic fertilizers like manure or bone meal increases soil nutrient levels and organic matter.
Managed Grazing
Rotational grazing allows plant recovery, improves pasture health, and prevents soil compaction.
Crop Rotation
Rotating different crops prevents soil depletion, interrupts pest cycles, and can improve soil fertility.
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