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The 2 International Seminar of Science and Technology
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ISST 2022 FST UT 2022
Universitas Terbuka
rotation to prevent the accumulation of pathogens and pests that often
attack only one species.
3.2 Soil Conservation
Soil conservation can be interpreted as placing each plot of land in a
way of use that is in accordance with the ability of the land and treating
it according to the necessary conditions so that damage does not
occur and can function sustainably [11]. Soil conservation activities
include making swales or terraces on sloping land to prevent erosion,
reforestation or replanting critical lands, doing crop rotation and
planting cover crops.
3.3 Maintain Water Quality
Maintaining and protecting water resources to maintain its quality in its
natural condition is an absolute thing in agriculture. The decline in
water quality will reduce the usability, productivity, and capacity of
water resources which in turn will reduce the wealth of water
resources. Activities that can be carried out to maintain water quality
include: reducing the use of synthetic chemical compounds into the
soil that can pollute groundwater, using drip irrigation which saves
water and fertilizer use, planting, maintaining and soil conservation
activities in critical land areas, especially upstream. watershed.
3.4 Protective Plants
Planting protection crops such as wheat and clover at the end of the
harvest season for vegetables or cereals is beneficial for suppressing
weed growth, preventing erosion, and improving nutrition and soil
quality.
3.5 Crop Diversification
Crop diversification is a technique of growing/maintaining more than
one type of crop in one area of agricultural land. This method is an
alternative to reduce the risk of agricultural business failure due to
extreme weather conditions, plant pest attacks, and market price
fluctuations. Crop diversification can also contribute to land
conservation, preserving animal habitats, and increasing populations
of beneficial insects. From an economic point of view, crop
diversification can increase farmers' incomes throughout the year and
minimize losses due to possible failure from planting only one type of
crop.

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