• 32. To Till or Not To Till

  • Nov 26 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
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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?


    Connect with Hannah:

    • Instagram: @hannahkeitel
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