https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3 Discuss how the methods of no-till farming or conservation tillage can enhance soil quality. What other benefits can these approaches have? What drawbacks or negative effects might no-till or conservation tillage practices have on soil and water quality, and how might these be minimized? en-us 2019-02-12 20:03:08 UTC 2019-02-12 22:22:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589485 No till farming allows nutrients in the ground to stay leading to prosperous growth and it is more sustainable. ;)]]> 2019-02-12 22:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589485 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589735 Indigo]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589735 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589750 Methods of no till farming can enhance soil quality in how tilling disrupts the topsoil and network of roots that hold the soil together. Therefore, this prevents erosion and leaching. No till farming also increases biodiversity within the soil ecosystems. 
No till farming may result in worse irrigation/drainage, however implementing the trickle down irrigation system is a way to minimize such problems. ]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589750 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589751 No till farming allows plants to get rooted, as tilling turns up the soil. This also holds nutrients but may lead to worse irrigation.  ]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589751 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589810 No till farming allows the nutrients to cycle through the soil, retain water, and promote biodiversity. However, it also has drawbacks. One includes the initial costs for the equipment that could be costly and deter farmers from choosing this method. ]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589810 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589820 leads to less erosion because the roots aren't getting ripped up and it's not breaking up the dirt. drawbacks: harder for farmers to grow]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589820 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589845 No till farming helps the soil by keeping nutrients in the ground allowing for the topsoil to remain undisturbed and prevents soil erosion. ]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589845 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589863 2019-02-12 22:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589863 athenawhiteallen https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589898 No-till farming increases the amount of organic matter left in soil, meaning higher levels of nutrients and bacteria are produced. This helps new plants grow faster and healthier, decreases salinization, and increases water retention. It also helps to relieve farmers of the work of tilling cropland, as well as the cost of it.]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589898 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589909 No-till farming pros:
1. no till farming can save a significant amount of money in labour and fuel 2. No-till farming leaves crop residues on the surface, which absorb water and limits runoff.

No-till farming cons:
1.Specialized seeding equipment, including a “no-till drill,” can cost more than $100,000.  2.Elevated moisture levels in the soil can promote fungal diseases that were previously kept in check.

we can't really minimize the cost of no-till farming right now, but maybe in the future when it is more wide spread it costs less. we can also  keep in check the moisture levels in the soil manually]]> 2019-02-12 22:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589909 isadorahester https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589956 No till farming insures that nutrients stay in the ground and does not destroy top soil. This leads to less soil erosion.]]> 2019-02-12 22:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330589956 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590018 No-till farming is a method of farming where there is no disruption to the soil. This approach benefits the soil by allowing it to hold in moisture and nutrients. Additionally, there is minimal soil erosion]]> 2019-02-12 22:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590018 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590255 No till farming keeps nutrients in the ground leading to prosperous growth and it is more sustainable. It also keeps water in the ground and promotes bio-diversity. But No till farming can be less profitable given it requires time and effort to be sustained and successful.]]> 2019-02-12 22:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590255 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590774 No till farming can help soil because it holds the nutrients within the soil so they can't escape. To keep fertile nutritious soil babies that can yield delicious healthy crops year after year, it is vital to use soil conservation strategies! However, it's important that not every country can afford to pay for expensive conservation techniques and are trying to increase GDP to get by. ]]> 2019-02-12 22:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330590774 https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330591109 No-till farming maintains nutrients in the soil. Through this, top soil remains undisturbed, and soil structure below remains the same. The plant debris left on top of the soil prevents salinization and promotes water retention, while protecting soil from wind erosion and 🤬 against leaching. However, leaving plant debris on top of the soil results in a build up of herbicides, promotes fungal diseases and molding, and you require special equipment to even plow and maintain the soil while keeping the top soil covered. It obviously reduces many different processes that promote soil desertification and soil erosion, but it requires labor and equipment to maintain the method of farming, and can result in an abundance of herbicide and molding.]]> 2019-02-12 22:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/danielmulholland/soilagriculture241_3/wish/330591109