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In the paper three soil tillage systems, which are used in contemporary agriculture, on the literature base were presented. Ploughing - the oldest and the most popular system and its modifications depending on depth of plough and intensity of influence on soil. Ploughless system of cultivation - less universal but especially is recommended for ecological farms. The third system, which is called direct sowing, is taken in limited range. The effect of each system on the soil environment, cultivation plants and its usefulness in definite soil, climatic and economic conditions was presented.