On the implementation and details of this practice, decide based on the region, crop rotation, soil, farm specifics, determine what benefits you and implement it following the instructions of the chosen specialist!
In principle, the soil must be worked, so soil disturbance cannot be avoided.
Implementing regenerative practices aims to minimize soil disturbance — not abandon agricultural work.
Includes any form of minimal or reduced tillage, shallow plowing/cultivation or none at all — on a case-by-case basis.
It also includes leaving green mass (biomass) on the soil surface for protection against erosion and for conserving moisture in the soil.
After planting, at least 30 percent of its surface must remain covered with biomass residues which thus reduce soil erosion by rain.
Preparing the seedbed using classic mechanized tools, such as plows, harrows, disc harrows, etc., but being used to perform deep plowing, according to conventional norms, it is classified as normal, 20-25 cm deep.
Conventional tillage involves extensive seedbed preparation and affects the soil through moisture loss, erosion and most importantly, nutrients are lost.
Research has shown that most operations do not need conventional tillage — or, often, any tillage at all — to produce healthy crops. Minimizing tillage can reduce soil erosion on the farm.
Plus: you simultaneously save time and money by reducing annual fuel, machinery and labor costs.
Mulching the soil is the most effective method of creating healthy soil for the plants that will be grown.
Soil mulching is also a protected work, which is based on the example of nature.
On the implementation and details of this practice, decide based on the region, crop rotation, soil, farm specifics, determine what benefits you and implement it following the instructions of the chosen specialist!