Tillage
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It is the mechanical manipulation of soil with tools and implements for obtaining conditions ideal for seed germination, seedling establishment and growth of crops.

OR

Any operation carried out on the soil surface by agricultural implements for the purpose of softening the soil surface for better advantage to germination and plant growth.

Objectives of Tillage

There are several objectives of tillage of which the most important are discuss hereunder
1. Suitable seedbed preparation

2. Weed control

3. Soil and water conservation

4. Improvement of soil structure

5. Improvement in soil permeability and soil aeration

6. Easy root penetration and better root development

7. Destruction of pests and diseases

8. Soil inversion