Thursday, January 26, 2012

PLANT TREES TO CURB SOIL EROSION

Cover cropping is an essential part in farming to ensure that soil is protected from erosion.
Heavy rain and strong wind are major causes of erosion given that especially on steep ground and during dry seasons respectively.
It is therefore as a farmer to practice cover cropping to ensure the top rich soil is kept intact for better food production.

A farmer plants trees in her farm to help curb soil erosion 
It is good to add a few trees to your farm especially at the edges to act as a shield for strong wind that may carry loose soil especially during dry seasons.
These trees will as well prevent carried dust particles from being carried far away hence helping you as a farmer to preserve the soil within your farm.