What is ploughing? What are the implement used in ploughing?
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- The process of loosening and turning of the soil is called tilling or ploughing.
- This is done by plough.
- The ploughed field may contain big pieces of soil called crumbs.
- To prevent the loose soil from being eroded by wind or water, it is leveled using a wooden or an iron leveler.
- This also ensures uniform irrigation.
- Next manure or fertilizer is added to the soil to increase its fertility before the seeds are sown.
- Plough is a tool used for ploughing in olden days.
- This is made up of wood and it is drawn by a pair of bull.
- It contains of a triangular iron strip called as the ploughshare.
- The main part is a long rod of wood called as the ploughshaft.
- The other end is attached to the beam which is attached to the bull.
- Hoe helps in removing the weeds this loosens the soil.
- It is a long rod which is made up of wood or iron.
- A strong bent plate made of iron is present at one end.
- This is pulled by animals.
- Cultivation is done by tractors now days.
- This save time and labor.
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