Question

give information on :
Measures of soil conservation ​

Answer 1

Soil conservation:-

Soil conservation means adopting and implementing all measures that increase and maintain land productivity, protect soil from erosion.

Measures of soil conservation:-

• Use of appropriate soil conservation methods and engineering structures to prevent and control the deposition of land.

• Proper use of biomass manure, fertilizer and lime to increase soil productivity.

• Use of shallow diversion drains that can shed excess water during periods of excessive rainfall.

• To use developed methods of tillage, sowing and crop production to conserve the soil moisture and prevent damages.

• Converting surface runoff into safe zones by building mechanical structures. This method helps to fill the gaps.

Answer 2

Soil and water conservation measures

1. Contour farming. Contour farming is one of the most commonly used agronomic measures for soil and water conservation in hilly agro-ecosystems and sloppy lands. ...
2. Choice of crops. ...
3. Crop rotation. ...
4. Cover crops. ...
5. Intercropping. ...
6. Strip cropping. ...
7. Mulching. ...
8. Conservation tillage.