Agronomy knowledge

Agronomist dictionary

Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.

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Soil and tillage

Deep loosening

An agricultural practice of loosening the soil at a significant depth without inverting the furrow slice to break up compacted layers and improve soil structure...

Soil and tillage

Discing

A soil tillage practice using disc implements to break up clods, incorporate crop residues, and control weeds by cutting the soil surface.

Soil and tillage

Drainage

Drainage is the natural or artificial process of removing excess water from the soil to prevent saturation and waterlogging.