Conventional tillage

Full width tillage which disturbs all of the soil surface and is performed prior to and/or during planting. There is less than 15 percent residue cover after planting. Generally involves ploughing or intensive (numerous) tillage trips. Weed control is accomplished with crop protection products and/or row cultivation.

Authoritative On-line References and Resources

http://www.fao.org/News/2000/000501-e.htm

Description of Resource

A news item from FAO discussing the problems with ploughing and the advantages of conservation agriculture.

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