Soil Conservation

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Across
  1. 3. Soil conservation method that keeps animals in a smaller area to allow previously grazed areas to regenerate
  2. 6. compost is very high in this which improves water holding capacity
  3. 9. Soil conservation method in which soil is minimally disturbed before planting crops
  4. 12. technology system which allows farmers to maximize yields, sample soils, map fields and work in poor weather conditions
Down
  1. 1. Soil conservation practice in which a multitude of crops are planted in order to decrease harm on soil
  2. 2. dry soil is more prone to this than wet soil
  3. 4. decline in soil quality caused by improper use
  4. 5. top layer of soil that contains the greatest amount of nutrients and organic matter
  5. 7. technology that helps farmers have a better understanding of geographical features on their land
  6. 8. wearing down by forces such as wind or water
  7. 10. removal of topsoil faster than it can be replaced by soil forming processes
  8. 11. Erosion control method that involves planting strips of year-round vegetation around the edge of a field