Organic farmers are looking into conservation tillage to protect soil quality and prevent erosion. A study in France compared traditional ploughing with conservation tillage in organic farming. Conservation tillage made the soil more compact, increased carbon and microorganisms in the top layer, and boosted earthworm numbers with shallow tillage. However, shallow tillage led to more weed issues and lower crop yields compared to traditional ploughing. The study raises questions about the long-term effects of these techniques on soil health and how to improve conservation tillage in organic farming.