Basic Knowledge in Agriculture #61

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What is Tilling

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Tilling is a process in agriculture that farmers use to bring soil together for the purpose of planting crops. In a layman's understanding, it is the practice of preparing the soil for planting by breaking it, loosening it, or mechanically turning the soil.

Tilling helps create a suitable soil structure for seeds to germinate and for roots to grow more quickly. In Nigeria and other African countries, tilling is usually done using hoes, ploughs, tractors, or harrows.

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Discuss the types of Soil Tilling

• Primary Tillage: Is the first stage for soil working operations. This stage involves deep turning of the soil to break hard layers.

• Secondary Tillage: This is the process of tillage that is about refining the soil. It breaks large clods into smaller particles and smooths the surface of the soil.

• Zero/No Tillage: This is the type of Tillage by which seeds are planted directly into the residue of previous crops.

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What are the Advantages and disadvantages of soil tilling

Advantages:

• Tilling improves soil aeration and water infiltration
• Tillage helps control weeds and pests.
• Tillage makes planting easier and more effective
• Tillage enhances root penetration and early crop growth.

Disadvantages:

• Tillage can lead to soil erosion, especially on sloped land
• Tillage reduces soil organic matter over time.
• Tillage disturbs soil microorganisms and earthworms
• Tillage increases labor, fuel costs, and time.

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