**4.3 Strip tilled wheat**

In strip till planting, seed and fertilizers are placed simultaneously in a single operation by tilling the planting strips with a width of 4–6 cm [52] and depth of 2–7 cm. Unlike zero tillage, the row zone is completely pulverized with standing crop residues in the field. This method facilitates early establishment of wheat crop, reduces soil erosion from surface and efficient utilization of resources such as labour, fuel, soil etc. The fuel consumption in strip tillage was reduced by 57% and 38%, respectively as compared to conventional tillage and minimum tillage [52]. Usage of strip tillage produces high crop yields with lower production costs and provides better soil erosion control compared to conventional tillage [53]. Hossain *et al*. [32] reported higher yield of wheat in this method as compared to conventional method in all the three experimenting years. This method is recommended for medium land with irrigation facilities. However, higher cost of the strip till machine poses a constraint for the adoption of this method.
