What is a similarity no-till farming and contour plowing?

1.They both help reduce water runoff on a slope.
2.They both help reduce erosion from water runoff.
3.They both help keep crucial nutrients from being depleted.
4.They both help replenish the soil with decaying plants.

1 answer

The primary similarity between no-till farming and contour plowing is:

2. They both help reduce erosion from water runoff.

Both practices are designed to improve soil health and prevent erosion by maintaining the structure of the soil and reducing the impact of water runoff. While they have different specific methodologies, their overarching goal of reducing soil erosion aligns them closely.