No-till farming doubles water storage efficiency in dryland cropping systems.
The study looked at how different farming methods affect water storage in dryland areas. No-till farming was found to store more water than traditional methods, with a 48% efficiency in some cases. Shorter fallow periods were just as effective as longer ones in storing water. The location of the land also played a role, with toeslope soils storing the most water. This research suggests that more intensive farming methods could further improve water storage efficiency.