tillage

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"Ultimately, we need a more diversified agricultural model, with fewer cattle, and more horticulture, organics and tillage," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

And now, we see some of the fastest-growing practices in the country are changes to reduce tillage and to start to incorporate cover crops.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2024

Intense tillage is known to be bad for worms.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

He eventually became a notable proponent of no-till techniques, where crops are grown without disturbing the soil through tillage, which greatly reduces soil erosion and creates many environmental and climate benefits.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

Rich soil and excellent tillage combine to produce abundant food supply for home consumption and foreign export.

From Alden's Handy Atlas of the World by Alden, John B.