Tilling
How to choose if tilling or no-till cultivation is the way to go
To till, or not to till? That is the question many small to medium-scale farmers may ask. In Africa, farmers understand the importance of regenerative agriculture more than ever before as they see the nutritional characteristics of the soil decline. For many, the choice is clear: There is no[...]
Rotary tillers are simple but effective: Part 4 Adjustment of the rotary tiller
When working with the rotary tiller one must obtain a reasonably coarse finish. In other words, clods must be formed. This promotes moisture penetration and prevents erosion and water runoff. If the finish is very fine, the soil usually tends to puddle and wind and runoff problems develop. There[...]