Farmers running farms can choose one of several farming systemswhich, depending on the soil conditions and the effects we want to achieve, will work best in its work. Currently, cultivation is divided into the following systems - traditional (plough), plowless (ploughless) i zero with direct sowing. These are three basic methods of soil cultivation, based on completely different activities that properly shape the ground for sowing. Check what distinguishes each of them.
Traditional system (ploughing)
Of course, it is the most popular traditional farming system based on orce i.e. loosening and loosening the soil by cutting off and turning its top layers. As a result, with its help, optimal conditions for root growth are obtained, thanks to which we directly affect the yield and quality of crops.
Plow system is characterized by intensive action, because in order to obtain good soil conditions, a number of additional cultivation procedures are carried out, such as harrowing, cultivating or rolling. Therefore, multi-purpose agricultural machines such as cultivation and sowing aggregatesto save time and fuel. It is a good example ATOS disc aggregate with a working section of discs and a seasoning roller.
Unfortunately, a larger number of cultivation treatments is not entirely beneficial. This is due to the fact that it exposes the soil to drying, water and wind erosion, as well as crusting due to the large number of wheeled machines passing through the field. In addition, it disturbs the balance of biological life, which significantly deteriorates the physical and chemical properties of the soil. For this reason, when there are negative changes in the soil, it is recommended to change it traditional farming system na simplified and/ or zero.
Plowless system (ploughless)
Simplified tillage consists mainly in surface loosening and mixing of the soil, without the need to turn it over. In this case, traditional plows are being abandoned in favor of passive implements such as disc harrow, subsoiler or PORTO no-plough aggregate. What's more, it resigns from some cultivation treatments, thanks to which it does not interfere so strongly with the life of soil microorganisms, which play an important role in shaping the conditions for plant development. Namely, microorganisms are involved in the degradation of compounds that are difficult to decompose in the soil and thus determine its fertility.
Zero tillage
Zero tillage in turn, it is a system without cultivation treatments using agricultural machinery. Only herbicides applied to the stubble help in preparing the soil for sowing, and then direct sowing is carried out. On the other hand, special ones are used for even introduction of the seed material mechanical seed drills and/ or pneumatic.
It is therefore an extreme form of cultivation referred to as direct sowing, where seeds are placed in previously uncultivated soil. Nevertheless, this method effectively helps to protect the soil from erosion and increases water retention.
