ClimateJuly 17, 2026

tillage

/ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ/

Definition

The practice of preparing land for agriculture by plowing, digging, or turning the soil.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'tilyen' meaning to work or cultivate, combined with the suffix '-age' denoting an action or process. Its roots trace back to the Old English 'tilian', which historically meant to strive for or labor.

In the news

In this article, the term is used in the context of 'zero tillage,' a climate-friendly farming method that avoids turning the soil to help reduce carbon emissions and earn carbon credits.

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