The Development of No-Tillage Seeding Technology for Conservation Tillage—A Review

Yue Ma, Zheng Li, Yandong Xu, Chenglong Li, Hao Ding, Chenghao Li, Qiang Tang, Minghui Liu and Junming Hou ()
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Yue Ma: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Zheng Li: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Yandong Xu: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Chenglong Li: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Hao Ding: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Chenghao Li: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Qiang Tang: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Minghui Liu: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
Junming Hou: College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 5, 1-22

Abstract: In the field of conservation tillage, no-till seeding technology has emerged as an efficient and environmentally friendly form of agricultural production. It is increasingly recognized as a crucial avenue toward sustainable agricultural development. This study focuses on the research of no-till seeding technology, specifically analyzing the technical characteristics of no-till seeders, their principles of operation, and their application. No-till planters are designed to either minimize or eliminate soil tillage. When paired with precision seeding technology, they can significantly reduce soil erosion, promote soil and water conservation, reduce agricultural production costs, and ensure optimal growing conditions for crops. No-till seeding breakers play a critical role in resolving the stubble-breaking issue that is inherent in no-till seeding technology. The integration of no-till planters with stubble breaker knife technology can substantially improve the adaptability and operational efficiency of no-tillage operations under conservation tillage scenarios. This progress offers indispensable technical backup, which not only aims to ramp up food production levels but also contributes agro-ecological protection of the environment.

Keywords: conservation tillage; no-tillage seeding technology; sustainable agriculture; stubble breaking; bionics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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