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What is the difference between contour barriers and contour ploughing?

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Contour PloughingContour Barriers
Contour farming, also known as contour ploughing is a farming technique of ploughing and planting crops across a slope that follows its elevation-contour lines. Contour barriers refer to the contour strips that intercept downslope flowing soil particles and water. 
The benefit of this method is that it prevents tillage erosion. The benefit of contour barriers is that soil builds up behind them, creating a terrace effect.