Külvisäästlikkus

Külvisäästlikkus is a farming practice aimed at minimizing soil disturbance during crop planting. The core principle involves reducing or eliminating plowing and other intensive tillage operations before sowing seeds. Instead of traditional methods that turn over the entire soil layer, külvisäästlikkus utilizes techniques like direct seeding, minimum tillage, or strip tillage.

This approach offers several environmental and economic benefits. By leaving crop residues on the soil surface, it helps to improve soil structure, increase organic matter content, and reduce soil erosion caused by wind and water. This also leads to better water infiltration and retention, which can be particularly advantageous in drier climates or during periods of drought. Furthermore, reduced tillage can decrease fuel consumption and labor costs associated with operating heavy machinery, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective option for farmers. The practice is often associated with conservation agriculture and sustainable farming systems.