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Residue (t/ha) required for different soil types and slopes to decrease erosion (KSU 1985)
Texture
Sand
Loamy sand
Sandy loam
Loam
Silt loam/clay loam
Silty clay loam
Target % cover
Level
0.55
0.70
0.80
0.85
0.95
1.10
35-50
Medium
0.90
1.25
1.35
1.45
1.60
1.70
50-70
Steep
1.30
1.60
1.75
1.90
2.00
2.50
>70
based on cereal residue