A strip tilling system. The strip tilling system includes: at least one strip tilling unit (13) having a support frame (19) and a tilling member (15) mounted to the support frame (19)； a positioning system (39)； map data (41) relating to a field to be tilled, said map data (41) including data identifying areas of compacted ground in the field； and a control system (17) for adjusting the position of the tilling member (15) with respect to the support frame (19), wherein said control system (17) is arranged to receive signals from the control system (17), to access the map data (41), and to automatically adjust the position of the tilling member (15) with respect to the support frame (19) when the control system (17) determines that the tilling member (15) is located at an area of compacted ground. A method for strip tilling is also provided.
