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No-Till Has Its Limits

Recognized globally as an ideal means of conserving soil and water while also storing soil carbon, the agricultural practice known as “no-till” may not be applicable under all environmental conditions.
No-till farming means leaving residue left on the soil surface after harvest in place rather than plowing it under. Compared to plowing, no-till has myriad benefits: [...]