Generally, energy conservation and fuel savings are related to the amount of reduction in tillage and may be quite substantial with no-tillage. Less machinery is required for reduced tillage, which contributes to the decrease in overall energy used in the crop production. No-tillage, minimum tillage and mulching have been broadly used in the modern agriculture operations which had showed excellent results in past as well as in present. These techniques have provided obvious benefits of soil and water conservation on sloping farm-land in the hill regions. In order to reduce erosion, weed control and conservation of soil as well as water, biodegradable mulch practices are utilized. | Studies on utilization of plastic mulching in tillage by conservation of energy An overview
