Tillage

The most important objective of tillage has been to create soil conditions that meet the requirements of the crop. In this chapter, various types of tillage, like primary tillage, secondary tillage, minimum tillage, and mulch tillage are discussed along with tillage implements used in each of these categories of tillage. Classification of tillage based on the power source used to operate the tillage implements as well as to its soil working parts is also discussed. The basic concept of soil failure due to tillage implement has been included in this chapter with tool design factors. In the end, different tillage patterns followed in carrying out tillage operations in the field are described.