strip cropping


noun

the growing of different crops on alternate strips of ground that usually follow the contour of the land, a recourse to minimize erosion.
Also called strip farming, strip planting.

Origin of strip cropping

First recorded in 1935–40

Definition for strip planting (2 of 2)

strip planting

noun

British Dictionary definitions for strip planting

strip cropping

noun

a method of growing crops in strips or bands arranged to serve as barriers against erosion