No tillage soil practices help to reduce or virtually eliminate soil erosion that is prolific in tillage farming systems. The soil remains unharmed between harvesting and planting. Living organisms that are essential to soil health remain living in the soil and undisturbed. Many of these animals and bacteria may be killed by conventional tillage practices.
Benefits of preserving soil life:
1)increased water retention in soil (less watering!)
2)incresed nutrient uptake of plants (healthier food!)
Over time, crop yields increase in no-till systems. These methods also have a positive environmental impact, leading to higher quality soil and reducing carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere.
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