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crop rotation
noun
: the practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land chiefly to preserve the productive capacity of the soil
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Regenerative Agriculture These farming techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, and no or low-till farming and are centered on protecting soil health, water resources and biodiversity while also enhancing farm productivity and profitability.
—WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Choosing organic pest control methods, like companion planting, crop rotation, and row covers, can keep pollinators safe.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
Carver practiced crop rotation by using peanuts and other crops to reintroduce nutrients and nitrogen into the soil.
—Danny McArthur, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Pay close attention to trail camera photos, scouting notes, and harvest results from years where the crop rotations and other property conditions match this year’s.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Crop rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crop%20rotation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
crop rotation
noun
: the practice of growing first one and then another crop on the same land especially to preserve the ability of the soil to produce crops
More from Merriam-Webster on crop rotation
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about crop rotation
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