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Erosion is a problem for farmers because it decreases the fertility of soil.
If severe enough, it can also create dangerous "washouts" which can damge farm equipment and injure livestock and/or people. One of the biggest problems is simply the issue of how to replace the lost soil. It takes about 10,000 years for nature to create one inch of good topsoil.
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What problem did farmers face in the 1800?
Drought, soil erosion and competition from cattle ranchers.
Which type of erosion is known to kill farmers?
Slip erosion.
Why is it important for farmers to prevent soil erosion?
It's important for farmers to prevent soil erosion because as a result of soil erosion they can lose productive farmland.
What do farmers of Cuzco build to avoid erosion?
Terraces
How do farmers protect their soil from erosion?
Terrace Farming
What is a way to control soil erosion in which farmers plant different crops in different places each year?
Farmers
Why is contour plowing helpful to farmers?
Contour plowing greatly cuts down on erosion of the topsoil, the farmers lifeblood.
How is pest and diseases a problem for peasant farmers?
how is pest and disease a problem to farmers
Why is wind erosion such a problem in Australia?
Because it is a problem
Are farmers reducing erosion on cropland?
Yes. According to the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Services Agency, US farmers have reduced average soil erosion by nearly 50% since the 1960's.
How does soil erosion benefit a farmer?
Land is irreplaceable. Soil erosion results in crop reduction and farmers expend a lot of time and energy taking measures to prevent soil erosion.
Does wind affect farmers?
Yes. Wind influences the pollination of crops and soil loss to wind erosion is a major problem in some places. Strong wind from storms can damage buildings and equipment on farms.
