TITLE: INFLUENCE OF SOIL COMPACTION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY DURING TILLAGE OPERATIONS
Keywords:
Key words: Soil compaction, tillage operations, energy efficiency, fuel consumption, controlled traffic farming, conservation tillage.Abstract
Abstract: Soil compaction is a significant factor influencing the energy
efficiency of tillage operations in agriculture. The present review is concerned with an
examination of the extant literature on the manner in which compaction increases
energy requirements during tillage, and the concomitant implications of this
phenomenon in regard to the economic and environmental impact of farming. The
article explores the mechanisms through which soil compaction affects energy usage,
the long-term consequences of increased tillage depth, and potential mitigation
strategies. The review concludes by exploring sustainable farming practices, including
reduced tillage, precision farming, and subsoiling, as potential solutions to enhance
energy efficiency in the context of soil compaction.
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