Fact Sheets

Reduced tillage production of corn, cereals and forages in Nova Scotia

In an effort to maximize crop yields, farming systems have traditionally relied on conventional tillage practices, such as moldboard plowing for seed bed preparation. This intensive soil disturbance has degraded the quality of our soils, as reflected by lower organic matter contents, reduced soil structure, and susceptibility to erosion. Recent periods of lower than normal precipitation in Nova Scotia have emphasized the importance of the water holding capacity.

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