Reduced tillage in potatoes

Jeroen Klompe planting into a mulched cover crop and ridging

Reduced tillage agriculture has emerged as a sustainable and innovative approach to farming, offering numerous benefits to both farmers and the environment.

By minimising soil disturbance, reduced tillage practices promote soil health and conservation, leading to improved water infiltration, increased organic matter content, and enhanced nutrient retention.

This approach also reduces soil erosion, conserves valuable topsoil, prevents nutrient runoff, and improves water use efficiency. These benefits can lead to improvements in yield, quality, and margins for growers over time.

In Issue 09 of PotatoLink magazine, Stephanie Tabone and Ryan Hall have put together the information you need on reduced tillage including case studies and international research.