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Give scientific reasons.

How deep the land should be ploughed depends upon the specific conditions.

Ploughing depends on the depth because during ploughing soil is turned up. This makes the soil friable and suitable for growing crops. Weeding becomes easier. The stubble and roots of previous crops become loose and are picked out.


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