Tractor And Ploughing, At The Scottish Ploughing Championship,near Wick, Caithnesss, Scotland, U.K. Editorial Photo

Tractor and Ploughing, at the Scottish Ploughing Championship, near Wick, Caithnesss, Scotland, U.K. For more information go to www.Scottish PloughingChampion.co.uk. Ploughing breaks up the blocky structure of the soil which can aid in drainage and root growth. Ploughing fields can also turn organic matter into the soil to increase decomposition and add nutrients from the organic matter to the soil. ... Weeds compete with the planted crop for water and essential nutrients. The main advantages of soil ploughing are: The loosening and turning of soil during ploughing bring nutrient-rich soil to top. It improves air circulation so that roots can respire easily. Ploughing improves the water-retaining capacity of the soil. Their burrowing and feeding activities alter the soil structure and its ability to absorb water. ... They conclude that changing from conventional ploughing to reduced or conservation tillage methods changes the distribution of soil organic content in topsoil and has a positive effect on earthworm populations. Tillage: Advantages and Disadvantages. ... The most important advantage of conservation tillage systems is significantly less soil erosion due to wind and water. Other advantages include reduced fuel and labour requirements. However, increased reliance may be placed on herbicides with some conservation tillage systems.