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The Problem
The Effect
Solutions
The solutions for infertile soil include terracing, crop rotation, and contour plowing.
Terracing
To reduce soil erosion on hills farmers build terraces ,which are like steps, in the ground. Terraces slow the water down and give it time to seep into the ground.
Contour Plowing
Another way to reduce soil erosion on a hill is to plow horizontaly instead of vertically. This creates furrows which trap rainwater.
Crop Rotation
Crop rotation is the method where farmers use crops from a different family instead of replanting the same type of crop family over and over again. This reduces the amount of pesticides needed because some insects can only eat a certain type of crop family. For example if a certain insect only feeds on rice, plant another crop like corn, so the pests will either leave or die. Also switching crops keeps fertility in the soil because they use different nutrients in the soil.
How You Can Help
We are the Save Africa Foundation.
Email: SaveAfrica@gmail.com
Website: SaveAfrica.com
Location: Nashville, TN
Phone: 770-892-5283