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fallowLand ploughed and tilled, but left unsown for a season to allow it to recuperate. In Europe, it is associated with the medieval three-field system. It is used in some modern crop rotations and in countries that do not have access to fertilizers to maintain soil fertility. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I haven't fallowed since 1991," says Holzwarth, who still serves on the research farm's board of directors. ``Because of low commodity prices or dry land crop loss, the land fallowed, but the next year it most likely will become productive again. The scientists saw large decreases or increases in carbon storage in areas where, for example, fields were fallowed or lands were reforested. |
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