The study carried out in the locality of Gătaia, Timiş County" highlights the differences between traditional and sustainable agricultural systems applied in western Romania. The research was conducted using field observations and data collected from a local farm in Gătaia, emphasizing the relationships between natural conditions, soil types, and agricultural management practices. Conventional systems rely on intensive soil disturbance, frequent ploughing, and synthetic inputs, while conservation technologies focus on minimal tillage, surface residue preservation, and balanced fertilization. Results show that conservation practices improve soil structure, reduce compaction, and increase water retention capacity. The main soil types identified within the area were Chernozems, Eutric Cambisols, and Vertisols, all influenced by specific geomorphological and climatic conditions. The climatic regime is temperate continental, with mean annual temperatures of 10.9°C and precipitation between 600–700 mm, ensuring favorable conditions for cereals, sunflower, and maize. The research confirms that adopting conservation tillage in the Gătaia area contributes to sustainable land use, better soil fertility, and environmental protection. Furthermore, this system supports long-term productivity and resilience to climate variability. The obtained results can serve as a reference for the implementation of sustainable agricultural technologies in similar agroecosystems in the western part of Romania. In the context of climate change, the application of conservative technologies becomes a viable solution for the sustainability of agroecosystems in the south of Timiș County.

Conservation tillage; Conventional agriculture; Soil fertility; Sustainable management; Gătaia; Timiș County; Agricultural systems

agronomy

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