Mulching
Mulching involves spreading waste crop after harvesting. Covering the soil with mulch protects it against wind and water erosion and provides nutrients which have a positive effect on yields and food security. Mulching also helps to improve the infiltration of water and reduce the evaporation of moisture from the soil.
Land use type
Cropland
Technology group
Minimum soil disturbance
Type of land degradation addressed
Biological degradation
Chemical soil deterioration
Soil erosion by water
Soil erosion by wind
Water degradation
Country
Source
WOCAT
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