Reduced tillage methods like zero tillage and strip tillage can help improve soil moisture, reduce soil loss, and increase maize yields in Southern Ethiopia. Compared to conventional tillage, conservation tillage practices result in higher economic benefits for farmers in the long run. Zero tillage, while leading to slightly lower grain yields, saves soil loss and provides significant economic advantages. Farmers can choose between zero tillage and reduced tillage based on their investment capacity to see improvements in soil health, water conservation, and crop yields.