Minimum tillage
A tillage method that does not turn the soil over, in contrast to full tillage, which changes the soil structure using ploughs. In minimum tillage, primary tillage is completely avoided and only secondary tillage is practiced to a limited extent (see [USDA (2012)](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1251402.pdf) for further information). The area under minimum tillage can be specified as a percentage.
Also known as: Reduced tillage; Low tillage; Minimum till; Reduced till; Low till
- Term type: Tillage
- Units: % area
References
HESTIA Glossary