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This method of soil conservation is referred to as "sustainable agriculture" as it reduces the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Crop Rotation
- Shifting Cultivation
- Terrace Cultivation
- Mulching
Hint:
Planting different crops on the same land in the same year.
The correct answer is: Crop Rotation
- Instead of planting the same crop in the same lot each year, crop rotation involves planning the growing season for different crops.
- This sustainable method of farming requires long-term planning with seasonally changing crops.
- Crop rotation not only improves soil health and organic matter, it also reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides, reducing costs.
- It also prevents excess chemicals from entering your water supply, improving water quality.
- So the correct option is a)crop rotation.
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