A Review: Performance Evaluation of Tiller Machines in Various Soil Types
Abstract views: 24
/ 
PDF downloads: 15
Keywords:
Agricultural Sustainability, Crop Productivity, Soil Health, Soil Texture, Tiller MachinesAbstract
Tillage is a fundamental agricultural practice that significantly influences crop productivity and
soil properties. Tillage is mechanized using equipment like ploughs, disc harrows, and rotary tillers, but
their performance varies depending on soil type. This review critically examines the effectiveness of
different tiller machines across various soil types, considering factors such as soil texture, moisture content,
compaction, and organic matter. It evaluates the performance of tiller machines on sandy, clayey, loamy,
and peat soils, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and optimal operating conditions. Additionally,
the review explores the impact of tiller machine performance on crop yields, soil health, and overall
agricultural sustainability.
Downloads
References
P. Carr, G. Gramig, and M. Liebig, “Impacts of Organic Zero Tillage Systems on Crops, Weeds, and Soil Quality,” Sustainability, vol. 5, no. 7, pp. 3172–3201, Jul. 2013, doi: 10.3390/su5073172
C. N. Kantchede, R. H. Ahouansou, E. A. Ajav, and G. Bizimungu, “Development of a small-scale power tiller for farmers in developing countries: A case study of Benin,” Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, vol. 10, p. 100441, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100441.
“Experimental research of submerged reverse rotary tiller in soil throwing,” 2014 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Jul. 2014, doi: 10.13031/aim.20141895344.
S. Fallahi and M. H. Raoufat, “Row-crop planter attachments in a conservation tillage system: A comparative study,” Soil and Tillage Research, vol. 98, no. 1, pp. 27–34, Jan. 2008, doi: 10.1016/j.still.2007.10.005.
D. Filipovic, S. Kosutic, Z. Gospodaric, R. Zimmer, and D. Banaj, “The possibilities of fuel savings and the reduction of CO2 emissions in the soil tillage in Croatia,” Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, vol. 115, no. 1–4, pp. 290–294, Jul. 2006, doi: 10.1016/j.agee.2005.12.013.
