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Soil Drainage
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Poaching | Waterlogged soils that are damaged by animals. |
| Percolation | the amount of water that drains through a soil |
| Groundwater | this is where the water table is located below the soil surface. |
| Draining soils | can optimise the use of land. |
| shallow water drainage system | using a subsoiler to improve the drainage capacity of the soil. |
| Compaction | caused by heavy machinery or animals. |
| Lower stocking densitites | Can reduce the level of compaction on the soil. |
| Clay soil | Poor drainage system |