Question
What is the type of farming done along the contour of
sloping land to avoid soil erosion with slope less than 33%?Solution
Contour farming is a soil conservation technique used in agriculture to prevent soil erosion on sloping land. It involves cultivating crops parallel to the contour lines of the land, forming natural barriers that slow down the flow of water and reduce soil erosion.
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