Sefa Altıkat, Emrah Kuş, Hasan Kaan Küçükerdem, Zinnur Gözübüyük

The Applications of No-tillage in Turkey

No-tillage is economically viable, erosion limiting crop production system in which the crop planted directly into the previous crop’s stubble with minimum soil disturbance.When compared to conventional tillage, the no-tillage system provides nitrogen accumulation in the soil and also improves soil aggregation and moisture holding capacity. In addition, the no-tillage increases N and C concentrations, microbial carbon mass, and bacterial and fungal populations. It also reduces CO2 and NO2 emissions and fuel consumption, and increases crop yield over long periods. There are several factors that are effective in the success of this system. These factors include the type of no-till seeder, stubble condition, sowing depth and time, crop rotation and the selection of the varieties. When studies on this subject are examined, it can be said that there is a need for more specific researches in order to spread the no-tillage rapidly throughout the country. For the foreseeable future, facilitating national development strategies for up-scaling of no tillage, conducting training course with national organizations remain a high priority to promote no tillage systems. Our purpose in this research is to examine the scientific publications and projects about no-tillage in Turkey and to discuss the difficulties in the implementation phase of the method. It is also one of the goals of trying to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Turkey for no-tillage and conventional tillage.

Keywords:

Benefits, Conventional tillage, No-tillage,

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