a framers need to prepare his soil for cultivation.what are the 3 major takes tasks he performes . name the implements used and give the advantages of each task
Answers
Explanation:
The soil is prepared by the following methods
Ploughing
Levelling
Manuring
Ploughing
Plough
Ploughing is the process of loosening and turning the soil. Its also known as tilling. Ploughing of soil is important for the following reasons
Allows roots of the plants to penetrate deeply into the soil. This firmly roots the plant.
Loose soil also provides better aeration to the roots allowing them to breathe easily.
It assists the growth of microbes and worms, which perform decomposing and add nutrients and humus to the soil
Ploughing also removes weeds and other waste materials from the field.
It brings nutrient-rich soil to the top, which helps in the growth of plants
Levelling
Once the field is ploughed, the topsoil is quite loose. There is a strong possibility that strong winds or rain will wash away the topsoil. The soil then needs to be levelled again to ensure its strong foundation. This levelling of soil is done with an implement called the leveller, which is a heavy wooden or iron plank. Levelling of the field also helps in uniform distribution of water during irrigation. This is the final step of soil preparation.
Manuring
To increase the fertility of the soil, we add manure to the soil even before we begin sowing the seeds. We add the manure before we plough the field, so it gets properly incorporated into the soil.