Preferred Term:
contour farming
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28615
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