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

They would establish a system of land tillage by their intensive methods which would support in comfort and plenty a family on every acre.

From Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace by Maxwell, George Hebard