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Extent of no-tillage adoption worldwide. (adapted from Derpsch 2005; ** includes area in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal in South Asia.)
| country | area under no-tillage (Mha) 2004/2005 |
|---|---|
| USA | 25.30 |
| Brazil | 23.60 |
| Argentina | 18.27 |
| Canada | 12.52 |
| Australia | 9.00 |
| Paraguay | 1.70 |
| Indo-Gangetic Plains (**) | 1.90 |
| Bolivia | 0.55 |
| South Africa | 0.30 |
| Spain | 0.30 |
| Venezuela | 0.30 |
| Uruguay | 0.26 |
| France | 0.15 |
| Chile | 0.12 |
| Colombia | 0.10 |
| China | 0.10 |
| others (estimate) | 1.00 |
| total | 95.48 |
