There are four different methods of strip till , which can make it rather confusing for farmers who struggle to distinguish between the various forms. The process relates to a form of cultivation used in fields.

Strip till itself is a complete farming method, made up of four separate stages - vertical tillage, residue management, fertiliser application and seedbed preparation. The successful performance of strip tillage will allow the field to produce the best possible results, whether that is in the form of crops, vegetables or otherwise. But, as mentioned previously, it can be confusing as to which method to apply first and how, so here is a quick guide.

Firstly, there is vertical tillage. This aims to prevent the soil from being compacted, making the conditions ideal for planting and cultivation, allowing the roots to take and develop into the desired produce. It keeps the soil moist and full of air, the perfect conditions for growing crops.

Residue management relates to the amount of water that is allowed to penetrate the surface. Strip tillage creates changes in the composition of the soil, meaning that a specific amount of water is allowed to get into the soil and help with the crop growth. If this amount was not limited, then the seeds will be drowned and the whole growing process will be ruined. So the management system is really important in the whole farming process.

Fertilizer application in the strip till process allows for different amounts of dressing to be applied, and at different levels, to encourage faster or slower growth, depending on the conditions and time of year.

Finally, the fourth stage, is seedbed preparation. This relates to the ground being readied for planting, creating the best possible conditions for the seeds to grow into the best quality produce.