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What is contour strip cropping ? What is its use ?

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1. Contour strip cropping is a method of soil conservation.
2. Several crops such as corn, wheat and clover are planted in alternating strips across a slope or across the path of the prevalling wind.
3. Different crops with different roots systems and leaves, help to prevent soil erosion.
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