Reduced/Conservation tillage

Submitted by a.mcvitties on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:04
Alternative label: 
Minimum tillage
Definition: 

Conservation tillage leaves at least 30% of crop residue on the soil surface, or at least 1,100ﾠkg/ha of small grain residue on the surface during the critical soil erosion period. This slows water movement, which reduces the amount of soil erosion.
- Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission

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Relation type: 
Broader
Concept: 
Natural Water Retention Measure
Relation type: 
Narrower
Concept: 
Soil Conservation
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Themes: 
agriculture
Last updated: 04 Mar 2015 | Top