THE IMPACT OF MULCH-TILL TECHNOLOGY ON AGRICULTURE

• Anton Blagoev

  PhD, is Assistant Professor at the Department "Economics of Natural Resources", University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria. ORCID 0000-0001-7837-6727

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Sustainable agriculture requires increasing human productivity to meet current needs while preserving the ability of future generations to produce food. One of the keys to achieving this is proper soil management, which includes tillage and appropriate soil improvement measures. One of the significant impacts of tillage on the sustainability of the soil environment is manifested through its impact on the soil itself. This includes soil degradation, pollution of water resources, and the release of greenhouse gases associated with soil processes. The need for sustainable solutions is particularly important in areas facing various constraints. This reality highlights the urgent need to implement practices that balance productivity with natural resource conservation. The choice of an appropriate agronomic practice, such as mulch-till technology, complemented by no-till and strip-till, can have a significant positive impact on both agricultural production and the environment. This study focuses on the impact of mulch-till technology as a concrete example of an agri-environmental practice that aims at soil conservation while contributing to environmental protection. The paper includes a review of existing literature to analyse the concept and application of mulch-till technology. Furthermore, the effects of the introduction of this technology in agricultural activities are considered, and the potential future benefits for sustainable development and environmental protection are assessed.

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