Innovations in Corn Planting: A Comparison of Strip-Till, No-Till, and Traditional Technologies in the Context of Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development

The goal of the article is to assess the effectiveness of three leading corn-planting technologies in Poland—traditional cultivation, no-till, and strip-till—in the context of ongoing climate and market changes. The study compared the performance of these methods in terms of yield, fuel consumption, and machinery operating costs. Additionally, the focus was on optimizing the nitrogen dose and its utilization by plants depending on the application method. Experiments were conducted using different models of New Holland tractors, and Agro-Masz brand machinery, including the Salvis Z3800 strip-till planter, the Runner 30 + Ikar 1800 no-till cultivator with a front-mounted fertilizer tank, and the Falcon 6 precision planter, POR plough and Vibro 80 cultivator for traditional cultivation method – in small experimental fields that together covered 7 hectares area. The article presents not only yield results but also potential savings from investing in modern cultivation technologies. These results can serve as valuable guidance for farmers aiming to increase production efficiency while reducing environmental impact.