Ley Tilling with Shallow Ploughing or Cultivators
Shallow tillage equipment for sustainable organic farming in Swiss arable systems
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Detail description
Shallow tilling of ley fields to 10 cm depth using specialized machinery preserves soil structure and organic matter. Demonstrates tools like WecoDyn, Kerner Komet, Vario Digger, Treffler TG 300, Carré Penterra, Einböck Taifun, Skim plough Ovlac, and Standard Plough Kverneland. Ideal for low-impact cultivation, weed control, and crop rotation. Emphasizes sustainable agriculture and soil conservation. Available in German and French with links to FiBL Film channel and original YouTube videos.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Switzerland
- Authors
- Thomas Alföldi, Bertrand Wüthrich
- Purpose
- Other, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Mar 20, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net Arable
- License
- Other
- Keywords