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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Conservation tillage Conservation tillage The term 'Conservation tillage ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Any tillage and planting system that leaves at least 30% of the soil surface covered by residue after planting. Conservation tillage maintains a ground cover with less soil disturbance than traditional cultivation, thereby reducing soil loss and energy use while maintaining crop yields and quality. Conservation tillage techniques include minimum tillage, mulch tillage, ridge tillage, and no-till'. Previous 5 Terms: Conservation program Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Conservation Storage Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Next 5 Terms: Conserved sequence Conserving use acreage Considered planted Consistency Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act of 1961 About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.