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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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