Mechanical tillage
Mechanical soil tillage refers to interventions carried out by humans using tools or machinery to create a favorable physical environment for agricultural crops.
These operations can be performed using self-propelled machines (e.g., rototillers) suitable for small areas or with implements that are towed or mounted on tractors for large-scale tillage. The mechanical action of working components on the soil can be passive, resulting from traction, or active, driven by a motor or the tractor’s power take-off (PTO).
There are various types of tillage, each performed with specific machinery, which can be broadly classified into two main categories: power units (such as agricultural tractors) and implements. The latter can be further classified as self-propelled (e.g., combine harvesters), mounted (e.g., rotary tillers, harrows), and trailed (e.g., plows, balers).
BioAksxter® penetrates up to 50 cm deep, significantly improving the soil’s pedological properties. Regular use activates essential biological processes necessary for plant metabolism, such as balancing beneficial microbial life and restoring humic substances.
The combination of these factors results in a more workable soil structure and better aeration, providing a dual benefit:
- Simplified tillage operations, preventing excessive soil compaction caused by heavy machinery.
- Improved plant establishment, reducing transplant losses and promoting healthier, more resilient crops.
