ABSTRACT
Basically there are three different kinds of conservation tillage based on the amount of soil disturbance: first, No-tillage, zero tillage, or slot planting; second Strip tillage which includes till planting and rotary strip tillage; and finally, Non-inversion tillage which includes chisel tillage, disk tillage, and rotary tillage. There is an abundance of conservation tillage equipment on the market. Selecting the equipment to accomplish tillage objectives involves some very important evaluation of conservation tillage systems and equipment and planning decisions. All conservation tillage systems reduce both wind and water erosion. All conservation tillage systems reduce evaporation; the higher the percentage of ground cover, the lower in evaporation. Therefore, equipment that buries residue contributes to loss of valuable moisture. Conservation tillage systems usually result in lower production costs than conventional tillage. Dickey and his colleagues reported that fuel and labor requirements are significantly reduced.
