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crop rotation

The agricultural practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area across a sequence of growing seasons to maintain soil health and fertility.
Noun
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This term describes a strategic agricultural system designed to break pest cycles and naturally replenish soil nitrogen. It is most frequently used in technical, environmental, or farming contexts to discuss sustainable land management and the prevention of soil exhaustion.

While the term is typically used as a singular concept referring to the practice itself, it can be used in the plural when discussing different specific schemes or regional variations of the method.

Meanings

Noun

The agricultural practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area across a sequence of growing seasons to maintain soil health and fertility.

The farmer implemented a three-year crop rotation of legumes, grains, and root vegetables to prevent nutrient depletion.

Examples

Crop rotation helps prevent the buildup of pests and diseases in the soil.

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We should implement a strict crop rotation to restore the nitrogen levels.

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The teacher explained how crop rotation differs from monoculture.

School Life

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I wonder if this land would be more productive with a better crop rotation.

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Ancient civilizations used basic forms of crop rotation to avoid famine.

History

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You need to use crop rotation if you want to keep your garden healthy.

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The farm increased its yield by switching to a four year crop rotation.

Business

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Is crop rotation still effective in modern industrial farming?

Trivia

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The soil is exhausted because they ignored the principles of crop rotation.

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