Mar 11, 2011 17:54
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English term

contour farming

GBK English to Korean 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)
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Proposed translations

2548 days

등고선 농경 or 등고선 경작 e.g. 보성녹차밭

Definition from own experience or research:
토지 유실을 방지하고, 경작지 바깥으로 유출되는 비료의 효율을 높이는 방법. 산의 등고선을 따라서 경작.<br />토양침식 및 비료 유출을 30~50% 방지
Example sentences:
토양침식은 등고선 농경법에 의하여 30~50% 까지 감소시킬 수 있음 (산림청)
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