intertillage
/ˌɪntərˈtɪlɪdʒ/
noun
- The practice of cultivating the soil between rows of crops, especially to control weeds or improve soil conditions.
- Intertillage helps aerate the soil and allows water to reach the roots more easily.
- Farmers use intertillage to keep the rows of corn free of weeds.
- Modern tractors make intertillage faster and more efficient than hand weeding.