Crop residue: meaning, definitions and examples
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crop residue
[ krɒp ˈrɛzɪdjuː ]
agriculture
The remains of crops such as stalks, leaves, and husks left in a field after harvesting.
Synonyms
agricultural residue, crop stubble, stalks and leaves
Examples of usage
- Farmers use crop residues to improve soil health.
- Crop residues can be used as animal feed.
- The decomposition of crop residues adds organic matter to the soil.
Translations
Translations of the word "crop residue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resíduos de colheita
🇮🇳 फसल अवशेष
🇩🇪 Ernterückstände
🇮🇩 sisa tanaman
🇺🇦 пожнивні залишки
🇵🇱 resztki pożniwne
🇯🇵 作物残渣 (さくもつざんさ)
🇫🇷 résidus de culture
🇪🇸 residuos de cultivos
🇹🇷 ürün artıkları
🇰🇷 작물 잔류물
🇸🇦 مخلفات المحاصيل
🇨🇿 zbytky plodin
🇸🇰 zvyšky plodín
🇨🇳 作物残余
🇸🇮 ostanki pridelka
🇮🇸 uppskeruleifar
🇰🇿 егін қалдықтары
🇬🇪 მოსავლის ნარჩენები
🇦🇿 məhsul qalıqları
🇲🇽 residuos de cultivos
Word origin
Crop residue refers to the material left over after the crop has been harvested. It plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health and fertility, as it helps to improve soil structure, retain moisture, and reduce erosion. Farmers often utilize crop residues for various purposes, such as mulching, animal feed, and composting. Proper management of crop residues is essential for sustainable agriculture practices.