Mar 11, 2011 17:55
13 yrs ago
English term

contour farming

GBK English to Indonesian Science Agriculture
Definition from NMSU Glossary:
(crop science) Field operations such as plowing, planting, cultivating, and harvesting on the contour, or at right angles to the natural slope to reduce soil erosion, protect soil fertility, and use water more efficiently.
Example sentences:
Contour farming is performed on sloping cropland by following the natural contours when tilling and harvesting the soil, planting, and cultivating. It also includes following established grades of terraces or diversions. (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
An early use of contour farming where crop rows match the natural lay of the land. This Iowa farmer is plowing with equipment pulled by horses. (IOWA pathways)
Contour farming is most effective on slopes between 2 and 10 percent. (NRCS, CA)
Proposed translations (Indonesian)
5 sengkedan
4 +1 Pertanian berkontur
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Pertanian berkontur

Definition from Wikipedia :
Pertanian berkontur merupakan salah satu cara untuk mencegah erosi air dan angin di daerah perbukitan.
Example sentences:
Terdapat berbagai cara mekanik dalam menahan erosi air dan angin. Cara utama adalah dengan membentuk mulsa tanah dengan cara menyusun campuran dedaunan dan ranting pohon yang berjatuhan di atas tanah; dan membentuk penahan aliran air, misalnya dengan membentuk teras-teras di perbukitan (terasering) dan pertanian berkontur. (Wikipedia)
Peer comment(s):

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sengkedan

Definition from own experience or research:
Pertanian sistem sengkedan dibuat pada lahan yang miring dengan mengikuti kontur alami........
Example sentences:
Pembuatan sengkedan dan terasering bisa menahan air, ini merupakan dasar yang penting bagi reboisasi, penanaman pohon, serta pertanian lahan miring (sistem pertanian sengkedan)
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