Tillage :: An Introduction

Physical Manipulation of soil with tools and implements for obtaining conditions ideal for better seed germination, seedling establishment and growth of plants is called tillage.

To facilitate adequate soil aeration for gaseous exchange in the seed and root zone
Adequate seed-soil contact to permit water flow to seed and seedling roots
A non-crusted soil to permit seedling emergence
A low density soil that permits root elongation and proliferation
To create an environment that provides adequate light to the seedling (weed free environment).
To create pest and pathogen free environment
To mix the applied manures and fertilizers with the soil
To remove the hardpan, if any to increase the soil depth for water absorption


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Tillage :: An Introduction

Tillage Physical Manipulation of soil with tools and implements for obtaining conditions ideal for better seed germination, seedling establishment and growth of plants is called tillage. Objectives of tillage for crop production To facilitate adequate soil aeration for gaseous exchange in the seed and root zone Adequate seed-soil contact to permit water flow to seed and seedling roots A non-crusted soil to permit seedling emergence A low density soil that permits root elongation and proliferation To create an environment that provides adequate light to the seedling (weed free environment). To create pest and pathogen free environment To mix the applied manures and fertilizers with the soil To remove the hardpan, if any to increase the soil depth for water absorption

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