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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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| Fourth, recent lawsuits have indicated bishops' neglect in not recognizing the disastrous effects o fallowing homosexuals into the priesthood, and of not understanding the tremendous drive by the homosexual community to demand acceptance and equality for its lifestyle over the last 30 years. Fallowing also will hurt communities because less labor will be needed. They tend to employ traditional farming methods like rotating crops, mulching to prevent water evaporation, intercropping and fallowing to prevent erosion. |
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