subtillage

/sʌbˈtɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of using herbicides in combination with mechanical cultivation to control weeds and promote crop growth.

“The farmer employed subtillage to optimize crop yield while minimizing the use of pesticides.”

Synonyms

  • herbicide cultivation
  • weed suppression

Antonyms

  • aggressive farming
  • over-tillage