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ADAptation actions

Strip tillage

Description

This technique involves tilling the soil in 15-20 cm wide ‘strips’ with a maximum depth of 15 cm. Sowing takes place within the tilled ‘strips’, the surface area of which should not exceed 15% of the field in order to preserve crop residues on the remaining land. Generally, this technique is used for crops cultivated with 20 cm tilled strips and 70-75 cm row spacing or with 10 cm tilled strips and 40-45 cm row spacing. In viticulture, this type of tillage is typical of organic farming.

Characteristics

Supply chain:

Dairy products (Parmigiano-Reggiano), Fruit and vegetables, Wine

Climate risk:

Drought, Erosion

Action area:

Agronomic management, Soil, Water

Mitigating action:

Yes

Technical level:

Medium

Applicable farm size:

Small, large

Effectiveness with respect to:

Drought
Moderate
Erosion
High

Time frame of the action:

(Referring to the effectiveness of the action from an economic, agronomic and environmental point of view)

Drought
Long-term: 7-10 years or after 10 years
Erosion
Short-term: 1 year or crop cycle