Hands in the Soil

32. To Till or Not To Till

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In today’s mini episode, we’re exploring soil cultivation practices — what tilling is, the different methods of soil disturbance, and how they affect soil health. We’ll also look at no-till agriculture as an alternative, examining both its advantages and challenges.


Tune in to learn more about…

  • What soil cultivation is and how it's commonly used in conventional farming

  • The different types of soil disturbance practices, from intensive tillage to conservation tillage to no-till

  • Why disturbing the soil can have negative consequences, including weed growth, compaction, and loss of organic matter

  • The long-term impacts on carbon release, erosion, and nutrient loss

  • What no-till farming looks like and how it benefits soil health

  • The challenges of non-organic no-till practices, which often rely on herbicides

  • Key soil health principles that align with no-till and regenerative agriculture


    • Resources Mentioned:

    • Episode 30: What is Regenerative Agriculture?


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