Tillage

usgb/ˈtɪlɪdʒ/
noun

The practice of preparing land for growing crops by plowing or turning.

Tillage is a common practice in farming which helps in better growth of crops.
Visual representation of "tillage" - The practice of preparing land for growing crops by plowing or turning.

Often appears as...

  • conventional tillage
  • minimum tillage

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Farming Context

Tillage is specifically used in agriculture and farming contexts, related to soil preparation.

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Before planting wheat, the farmer completed the tillage of his fields.
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Action Process

Tillage involves active processes such as plowing or turning the soil, not just any farm work.

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With the right tillage, we improved the soil's aeration before planting.
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Soil Benefit

Tillage helps to make the soil more suitable for crop growth, often by adding nutrients or improving texture.

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They practiced deep tillage to mix the nutrients thoroughly into the soil.
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