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contour plowing

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contour plowing [′kän‚tu̇r ‚plau̇·iŋ]
(agriculture)
Cultivation of land along lines connecting points of equal elevation, to prevent water erosion. Also known as terracing.


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In Santa Catarina, Brazil, focus has been placed on soil and water conservation, using contour grass barriers, contour plowing and green manures.
Among the practices that will be encouraged are soil conservation, integrated pest management, fencing, contour plowing, ditching, terracing, pondage and troughs, natural fertilizers, wood-saving stoves and slope correction.
Sometimes it means a more responsible way to perform one, like contour plowing or terracing -- making sure our runoff doesn't destroy the creek.
 
 
 
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