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Soil Bank

Description

A soil bank refers to an agricultural management program that helps conserve and improve the quality of soil. It involves setting aside land, usually in partnership with farmers, where specific soil-building practices are implemented to prevent erosion, increase nutrient content, and enhance overall soil health.

Sample Sentences

As a noun:

1. Farmers in the region have eagerly participated in the soil bank program to improve the fertility of their land.
2. The government offers financial incentives to encourage farmers to enroll their fields in the soil bank.

As a verb:

1. In preparation for next year's planting season, the farmer decided to soil bank a section of his property.
2. By soil banking the land, the farmer can reduce the risk of erosion during heavy rainfall.

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