Reduced tillage for organic matter

We till the soil to manage weeds, and prepare a seedbed for the next crop. But when we till the soil, we are exposing organic matter, breaking some of the soil organic matter down. Soil organisms and soil structure can also suffer from this disturbance. The method and frequency of tillage affects the outcome for soil.

WHAT CULTIVATION DOES

Soil is a living ecosystem of roots, bacteria, fungi and soil animals from microscopic to large earthworms. This biomass can be thought of as active organic matter. In fact, soil