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contour ploughing
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contour ploughing
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) ploughing following the contours of the land, to minimize the effects of erosion
Translations
contour ploughing n → aratura a girapoggio
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In Santa Catarina, Brazil, focus has been placed on soil and water conservation, using contour grass barriers, contour plowing and green manures.
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