Here are some ways to conserve soil:
Crop rotation: Maintain soil fertility by rotating crops so they don't use the same nutrients from the soil each year.
Organic growing: Reduce or eliminate synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and add compost and manure to the soil.
Cover crops: Plant cover crops to prevent erosion.
Contour plowing and terracing: Reduce runoff by using these techniques.
No-till farming: Preserve soil structure by using no-till farming.
Windbreaks: Create windbreaks with trees or shrubs to reduce wind erosion.
Organic mulch: Apply organic mulch to protect and enrich the soil.
Retention ponds: Construct retention ponds to manage water flow and reduce soil loss.
Buffer strips: Plant trees, grasses, or shrubs along the edges of farmland to improve soil structure, slow down surface runoff, and stop wind erosion.
Terrace farming: In hilly areas, cut steps into the slopes of hills to slow down the flow of water and deposit soil removed from one step onto the next.
Humic acids: Use humic acids to prevent excess salination, especially from over-irrigation.
Salt-tolerant plants: Plant species that can tolerate saline conditions to lower water tables and reduce the rate of soil salination.
Soil conservation practices can also increase biodiversity by creating a more stable and nutrient-rich environment