Study of fuel consumed and crop yield of three tillage methods in barley farms

In order to investigate fuel consumption for soil preparation and sowing operation in barley farms, three tillage methods were considered for a period of two years (2009-2010). Results from analysis of variance for fuel consumption of the three tillage methods showed a significant difference at 1% level. Mean value of the fuel consumption in conventional tillage was 58.48 (lits/ha), whereas for reduced tillage was 29.67 and in No-till was 14.33 liters per hectare, respectively.Results from analysis of variance for field performance in three tillage methods showed a significant difference at 1% level. Mean value of crop yield in conventional tillage was 5.01 (tons/ha), in reduced tillage 4.9 and in No-till 3.5 ton per hectare were obtained. Reduced tillage method in condition that irrigated field due to reduced traffic (which uses less cost and more profits, saving in time, optimum fuel and also less compaction) is suggested instead of conventional and No tillage.