What is Contour farming?
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Show more translationsShow less translationsIn Contour farming, the farmer takes advantage of the natural slopes and applies tillage and planting parallel to the hill’s contours.
This practice is widely used in vineyards cultivated in hilly areas (less than 10% slope) and has been found to reduce soil erosion by up to 50%.