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Conservation Tillage (Summary)
Conservation Tillage (Summary)
Conservation
tillage refers to a number of strategies and techniques for establishing
crops in the previous crop's residues, which are purposely
left on the soil surface. The principal benefits of conservation
tillage are improved water conservation and the reduction of
soil erosion. Additional potential benefits include reduced fuel
consumption, planting and harvesting flexibility, reduced labor
requirements, and improved soil tilth. Two of the most common
conservation tillage systems, ridge tillage and no-till, are
discussed.
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Last Updated December 28, 2007
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