For maintaining the fertility status of soil and conserving the water, different types of measures or practices exist; however, agronomical practices are more suitable for the drylands because these practices do not need high technical knowledge and initial costs. The major agronomic practices are contour cultivation, tillage, mulching, dead furrow, line sowing, broad bed furrow, strip cropping and improved dryland [...]
Here is an essay on ‘Soil Conservation’ for class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Find paragraphs, long and short essays on ‘Soil Conservation’ especially written for school and college students. Essay on Soil Conservation Essay Contents: Essay on the Introduction to Soil Conservation in India Essay on the Principles of Soil Conservation Essay on Soil Conservation Research and Training [...]
This article throws light upon the five main steps to be followed for controlling gullies. The steps are:- 1. Closing Gullies to Biotic Interference 2. Checking the Growth of Gullies 3. Stabilisation of Active Gully Head 4. Reclamation of Gullies for Cultivation 5. Control of Deep and Narrow Gullies. Step # 1. Closing Gullies to Biotic Interference: The problem of [...]