Terracing is the most ancient and surest method for erosion control on slopes. From growing potatoes and maize in South America and cultivating millet in West Africa to orcharding olives in the ...

The terraces, passed down through generations, are crucial for maintaining soil fertility, preventing erosion and conserving water. Rainwater harvested in drainage basins and runoff diverts from ...

This reality naturally brings to mind strategies for keeping slopes in place. Terracing is the most ancient and surest method for erosion control on slopes. From growing potatoes and maize in South ...