Fallowing land
- Resting land
- Resting soil
- Leaving ground fallow
Description
Fallowing land involves deliberately leaving agricultural fields uncultivated for a period to restore soil fertility, reduce pest and disease cycles, and prevent land degradation. This strategy allows natural processes to replenish nutrients, improve soil structure, and conserve moisture, thereby remedying problems of soil exhaustion and declining crop yields. By rotating periods of cultivation with fallow intervals, farmers maintain long-term productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems.
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Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Geology » Soil
- Geography » Land type/use
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English
1A4N
J2470
DOCID
12024700
D7NID
196811
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Last update
Dec 3, 2024