1. the preparation of land for growing crops by plowing, harrowing, and similar operations
Usage: agricultural
2. land that has been tilled or prepared for cultivation
Usage: agricultural

Examples

• The farmer began spring tillage to prepare the fields for planting corn.
• Modern tillage equipment makes soil preparation much more efficient.
• Conservation tillage helps prevent soil erosion on sloping fields.
• The rich tillage produced excellent crops year after year.
• Deep tillage was necessary to break up the compacted soil.
• No-till farming reduces the need for traditional tillage practices.