contour farming

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17:54 Mar 11, 2011
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Science - Agriculture
Additional field(s): Forestry / Wood / Timber
English term or phrase: contour farming
Definition from NMSU Glossary:
(crop science) Field operations such as plowing, planting, cultivating, and harvesting on the contour, or at right angles to the natural slope to reduce soil erosion, protect soil fertility, and use water more efficiently.

Example sentence(s):
  • Contour farming is performed on sloping cropland by following the natural contours when tilling and harvesting the soil, planting, and cultivating. It also includes following established grades of terraces or diversions. Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • An early use of contour farming where crop rows match the natural lay of the land. This Iowa farmer is plowing with equipment pulled by horses. IOWA pathways
  • Contour farming is most effective on slopes between 2 and 10 percent. NRCS, CA
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4 +1Maastonmukainen viljely
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Maastonmukainen viljely


Definition from own experience or research:
Eroosion torjuntaan käytetty viljelymuoto jossa viljely toteutetaan maastonmukaisesti rinteen muotoa seuraten.

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  • Jotkin jäsenvaltiot, joissa vallitsee eroosioriski, ovat sisällyttäneet maaseudun kehittämissuunnitelmiin esim. maastonmukaisen viljelyn. - EUR Lex  
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