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Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
- March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient circulation—remains popular today, but concerns about soil degradation have prompted some to return to regenerative methods that disturb the soil less.
Originally published at Phys.org