no-tillage

[ noh-til-ij ]

noun

1. the planting of crops by direct seeding without plowing, using herbicides as necessary to control weeds.

no-tillage

noun

1. a system of farming in which planting is done in a narrow trench, without tillage, and weeds are controlled with herbicide

Word History and Origins

Origin of no-tillage¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The latest Census of Agriculture estimated that farmers use no-tillage systems — planting crops directly into the land without digging or turning the soil — on about 100 million acres of cropland.

From New York Times

Sly refuses to commit to techniques such as cover cropping or no-tillage that might reduce yields, and whose commercial viability is unproven.

From The Guardian

Hildebrand has used some no-tillage and cover crops on his farm, and he said this project will help him understand the benefits.

From Washington Times

No-tillage planters leave soil undisturbed while depositing new seeds.

From Washington Times

Industry voices say that the no-tillage system encouraged by glyphosate reduces soil emissions and protects against more environmentally damaging alternative herbicides.

From The Guardian