Concept information

Preferred term

dry farming  

Definition

  • A system of extensive agriculture allowing the production of crops without irrigation in areas of limited rainfall. Dry farming involves conserving soil moisture through mulching, frequent fallowing, maintenance of a fine tilth by cross-ploughing, repeated working of the soil after rainfall and removal of any weeds that would take up some of the moisture.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2360

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