What are some methods farmers have developed to prevent erosion?

Question

What are some methods farmers have developed to prevent erosion?

Answer 1

Hedges or other windbreaks to prevent wind erosion.

To plant winter cereals prevents soil erosion ( roots retain the soil )

Organic farming methods improve soil health and prevent soil erosion by maintaining long-term soil fertility and increased soil biological activity.

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Contour farming prevents water erosion: furrows made with a plow follow the contour of the land and serve as a dam .

Earthworms have a vital role to play in preventing soil erosion by improving water absorption rates

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PART III of this site shows an

"AGRICULTURAL EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN CONTENT" incl. concerted methods:

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