Editing Tillage (section)

=== Positive ===
Plowing:
* Loosens and [[aerates]] the top layer of soil or horizon A, which facilitates planting the crop.<ref name="UofWashington">{{cite web |url=https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/file/download/6beb3d10db7900e231deacecf87272ab3a24add3d4e835991f1d2ae2624af123 |format=PPT—available as non-PPT by searching the path through a search engine |title=Soils in Agriculture |author=Ray Hilborn |publisher=University of Washington |access-date=2013-08-28}}</ref>
* Helps mix harvest residue, organic matter (humus), and nutrients evenly into the soil.<ref name="UofWashington"/>
* Mechanically destroys weeds.<ref name="UofWashington"/>
* Dries the soil before seeding (in wetter climates, tillage aids in keeping the soil drier).<ref name="UofWashington"/>
* When done in autumn, helps exposed soil crumble over winter through frosting and defrosting, which helps prepare a smooth surface for spring planting.<ref name="UofWashington"/>
* Can reduce infestations of slugs, cut worms, army worms, and harmful insects as they are attracted by leftover residues from former crops.<ref name="tbars1">{{cite web |url=http://www.tbars.net/alternativetil.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131116185347/http://www.tbars.net/alternativetil.pdf |archive-date=2013-11-16 |url-status=live |title=Alternative tillage systems to save time and fuel*
|author=Dr. Tarlok Singh Sahota CCA |date=September 2008 |access-date=2018-06-20}}</ref>
* Reduces the risk of crop diseases which can be harbored in surface residues.<ref name="tbars1"/>