Question

Define soil preparation and its steps.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

In agriculture, ploughing, levelling, and manuring are the three steps of soil preparation. Ploughing includes loosening and digging of soil. During ploughing, the soil becomes loose and the nutrients in deep soil come to the top.

Answer 2

Answer:

Question :-

Define soil preparation and its steps.

Required Answer :-

Preparation of soil - It is necessary to prepare the soil before growing crop. It involves turning and loosening of the soil. This allows the roots penetrate deep into the soil. The loose soil allows the roots to breathe easily even when they lie deep into the soil. The process of loosening and turning of soil is called tilling or ploughing. This is done by using a plough.

How soil is prepared before sowing?

Before sowing

• The soil is turned and loosened by ploughing. This process is called tilling or ploughing.
• The big pieces of soil or the crumbs are broken by the plank.
• The field is levelled for sowing as well as for irrigation processes.
• Manure is sometimes added before tilling so that there is proper mixing of manure with the soil.
• The soil is watered before sowing.