Pros and cons of no-till technology

The article presents the history of development and implementation No-till technology abroad in Ukraine, indicating countries years where when this was developed implemented. It is indicated that a great contribution to theoretical foundations minimization soil cultivation due made by scientists USA, who, according most indicators, highly rated technology. Among its shortcomings, they attributed deterioration ecological situation weeds, diseases pests need apply higher doses nitrogen fertilizers herbicides. Scientists National Research Center "Institute Agriculture" Ukrainian Academy Sciences add list delay three four days with spring ripening presence plant remains form mulch on surface spread mouse-like rodents. This limitation disadvantages makes it quite successful terms agricultural production, because annually area world grows more than 1 million hectares. Its largest areas are Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Australia Paraguay, no-till included ranks government programs appropriate crediting. In Europe as whole, share land structure sown does not exceed 3 %. optimal conditions for forest-steppe steppe zones Ukraine an 5.25 hectares, but currently far from problem prevalence domestic production seen majority excessive weediness crops grown it, although our opinion phenomenon possible only early stages without tillage. has future, among many other technologies, can guarantee extended reproduction fertility. Key words: technology, sowing,