Small-scale conservation tillage-ripping of soil using oxen-drawn
The form of conservation agriculture described in this technology involves the use of ox-drawn ploughs, modified to rip the soil. The aim of ripping is to increase water infiltration and reduce runoff. In contrast to conventional tillage, the soil is not inverted, minimising water loss and improving soil productivity, as well as yields.
Author: WOCAT (World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies) network
Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Year: 2020
Country/ies: Kenya
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Practices
Full text available at: https://www.fao.org/teca/en/technologies/7509
Content language: English