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The Development of No-Tillage Seeding Technology for Conservation Tillage—A Review

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  • Yue Ma

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Zheng Li

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Yandong Xu

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Chenglong Li

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Hao Ding

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Chenghao Li

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Qiang Tang

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Minghui Liu

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

  • Junming Hou

    (College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China)

Abstract

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.

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  • Yue Ma & Zheng Li & Yandong Xu & Chenglong Li & Hao Ding & Chenghao Li & Qiang Tang & Minghui Liu & Junming Hou, 2025. "The Development of No-Tillage Seeding Technology for Conservation Tillage—A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-22, February.
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