Mulching the the act of covering the topsoil with leafy. materials to
reduce the impact of heat, rainfall, etc on the soil. Mulching is a
very important farm practice. It should be done with dry leaves in
order to minimise the habitation of pests in such leaves.
ADVANTAGES OF MULCHING
1. It helps to conserve soil water.
2. It helps to conserve soil mineral content
3. It helps to add nutrient to the soil.
4. It can be used to protect seedlings in the nursery from adverse
weather condition.
5. It helps to conserve soil structure and texture.
6. It is used to check erosion.
7. It protects important soil living organisms from adverse conditions.
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