FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -No-till farming leaves residue after a harvest that protects the soil from being eroded away. Also, it leads to fewer issues with frost, better stability for water absorption, and any loss of soil can be replaced easily over time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tillage reduction can enhance soil aggregation, promote biological activity, and increase water holding capacity and infiltration rates. This leads to greater available soil moisture, improved soil tilth, and increased organic matter content.

Detailed explanation-3: -No-tillage eliminates the turning and mixing of the soil by using herbicides for weed control and planting seed directly into the soil at the desired depth with no other soil disturbance. Typically, aboveground residues are left in place on the surface.

Detailed explanation-4: -Producing crops in strips running across the slope can greatly reduce the risk of erosion by cutting surface water runoff approximately in half. Using strips effectively shortens the slope length, thereby slowing runoff of surface water from sloping fields.

Detailed explanation-5: -Reduction in the crop duration and thereby early cropping can be obtained to get higher yields. Reduction in the cost of inputs for land preparation and therefore a saving of around 80%. Residual moisture can be effectively utilized and number of irrigations can be reduced. More items