Strip Farming
Definition
Strip farming is an agricultural practice where different crops are grown in alternating strips or bands across a field. This method helps reduce soil erosion by providing ground cover while maximizing crop diversity.
Analogy
Picture a patchwork quilt made up of different colored fabric strips sewn together. In strip farming, fields are like quilts with alternating strips of different crops, protecting the soil just like fabric protects us from cold.
Related terms
Crop rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in sequential seasons to improve soil health and reduce pests.
Agroforestry: Combining trees or shrubs with agricultural crops for ecological benefits such as shade, windbreaks, or nutrient cycling.
Intercropping: Growing two or more different crops simultaneously in proximity for mutual benefits like pest control or efficient resource utilization.
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