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Put simply, organic matter. This can be in almost any form, from living plant roots, to decomposing plant matter, to compost. Organic matter allows for the retention of water and plant nutrients and also helps control erosion. It also makes a more beneficial environment for soil microbes which can help crop plants in many different ways. Moving to less tillage helps increase organic matter in the soil.

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