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What are the benefits of terraces in farming?

Terraces boost soil conservation. Reduces sedimentation and water pollution. Water stays long enough for heavy particles to settle down and prevent downstream sedimentation.

Terrace farming is an agricultural practice that suggests rearranging farmlands or turning hills into farmlands by constructing specific ridged platforms.

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