noun
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the act, process, or art of tilling
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tilled land
Etymology
Origin of tillage
Example Sentences
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"Ultimately, we need a more diversified agricultural model, with fewer cattle, and more horticulture, organics and tillage," he told AFP.
From Barron's
And now, we see some of the fastest-growing practices in the country are changes to reduce tillage and to start to incorporate cover crops.
From Salon
In hopes of boosting the nation’s potato supply, Ireland’s agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue announced he would work to deliver a payment of 100 euros per hectare for horticulture and tillage farmers.
From Salon
Generally, it requires minimal to no tillage, with allelopathic properties that suppress weeds.
From Salon
Intense tillage is known to be bad for worms.
From Science Magazine
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