The Development of No-Tillage Seeding Technology for Conservation Tillage—A Review
In the field of conservation tillage, no-till seeding technology has emerged as an efficient and environmentally friendly form of agricultural production. It is increasingly recognized as a crucial avenue toward sustainable agricultural development. This study focuses on the research of no-till seeding technology, specifically analyzing the technical characteristics of no-till seeders, their principles of operation, and their application. No-till planters are designed to either minimize or eliminate soil tillage. When paired with precision seeding technology, they can significantly reduce soil erosion, promote soil and water conservation, reduce agricultural production costs, and ensure optimal growing conditions for crops. No-till seeding breakers play a critical role in resolving the stubble-breaking issue that is inherent in no-till seeding technology. The integration of no-till planters with stubble breaker knife technology can substantially improve the adaptability and operational efficiency of no-tillage operations under conservation tillage scenarios. This progress offers indispensable technical backup, which not only aims to ramp up food production levels but also contributes agro-ecological protection of the environment.
Authors
- Junming Hou
- Chenglong Li
- Yandong Xu
- Minghui Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6061-2899)
- Zheng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3188-8300)
- Chenghao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0916-0409)
- Yue Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9452-1513)
- Qiang Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7678-636X)
- Hao Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-582X)
Institutions
- Shenyang Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sustainability
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051808
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.72