Minimum tillage

Also known as minimal soil movement, this practice consists of intervening as little as possible on the land when cultivating it so as not to interfere with the natural processes that develop there. Minimum tillage is the smallest amount of tillage required to create proper soil conditions for seed germination and plant development. The soil is prepared in the strips/strips constituted by the furrows where it will be planted (individual minimum tillage). The main function is to reduce the susceptibility of the soil to erosion, but it also helps maintain the level of organic matter, conserve soil moisture and protect the macrofauna in the soil. Existing as physical elements or components, technology develops two modalities. First, use a precision seeder, which performs two main tasks: sowing and localized fertilization, avoiding the removal of the soil, which contributes to reducing its erosion and maintaining its humidity. The second, the use of the ratchet, a modified implement that does the same work as the precision seeding machine, that is, sowing the grain and fertilizing at the same time, intended for producers who plant on slopes.