Mouldboard ploughing, a tillage method that involves inverting a layer of soil, is one of the oldest techniques for soil preparation, with weed control historically being one of its primary objectives. While it has been widely practiced across the globe, it is increasingly being replaced by minimum tillage and conservation agriculture practices, particularly in regions where soil erosion poses a significant risk. Despite its age-old origins, mouldboard ploughing remains a technically accessible option for most farmers.
Document no: 1_LV_PA_Ploughing_BS4_EN
