noncultivation

/ˌnɑnˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
  1. The state or practice of not preparing land for growing crops; absence of farming.
    • The policy encouraged noncultivation of certain areas to protect wildlife habitats.
    • Noncultivation of the hillside helped prevent soil erosion.
    • Farmers practiced noncultivation on part of their land to restore nutrients.
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