NEWER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER
NaTasha BernsEnglish 250Rebecca Lee
November 30, 2011
Tillage is disruption of soil structure by a plow or some other mechanical device
Advantages Loosens soil Aerate Helps kill weeds Helps mix in crop residue Drying of the soil
Disadvantages Loses nutrients and ability to hold water Runoff is a lot higher Erosion happens at a rapid pace due to
the soils inability to hold water Compact the soil Reduce organic matter Drying of the soil
No Till
Advantages Prevents erosion Increase water and organic matter Less compaction Save money Less work and time needed Reduce carbon gasses being released
into the air
Disadvantages More weeds
Use of herbicides Hold to much water Attracts unwanted insects
Use of pesticides
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