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Mulch - a home for insects [1]

One of the ways in which farmers can protect their soils is through the use of mulch. When the soil is covered with a
thick layer of organic matter, it is protected from extreme rainfall, winds or drought. Mulch also serves as a home for
insects, helping attract many species which significantly improve soil texture and soil fertility.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2012
Sam Adams [2]
Leisa India [3]
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Tags:
Insects [4], Earthworms [5], Soil Capability [6], Agriculture [7], Africa [8], Soil Erosion [9], South Africa [10], Farm Residues [11], Natural Fertilisers [12]
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[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/sam-adams
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/leisa-india
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/insects
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/earthworms
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/soil-capability
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/africa
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/soil-erosion
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/south-africa
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farm-residues
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/natural-fertilisers