Question

Farmer "A" suffered loss in his yield of crop as he did not follow the basic steps of loosening
and turning of soil. What is the importance of loosening and turning of the soil?
Give any two points to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

One of the most important tasks in agriculture is to turn the soil and loosen it. This allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil. The loose soil allows the roots to breathe easily even when they go deep into the soil. The loosened soil helps in the growth of earthworms and microbes present in the soil.

Explanation:

The process of loosening and turning of soil is called Tilling or ploughing. It is done by using a plough. The practice of cultivating plants and livestock along with crop production is called agriculture. The annual practice of growing crops and harvesting it is called agricultural practice.