Question

loosening and breaking up of soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Adding organic matter is the key to loosening hard soils. ... Earthworms and other soil organisms draw the compost, leaf mulch or other matter down below the surface, breaking up the compacted particles. You can lightly dig organic matter into the top few inches of soil to help speed up the process.

Answer 2

Loosening and breaking up of soil is called ploughing .

• The loosening of the soil before seeds are sown is called as ploughing. The topsoil being nutrient rich is allowed to come down in order to increase the fertility. Moreover, small green plants also serve as green manure.
• Ploughing also helps in penetrations of the roots inside the soil to provide mechanical support.
• Plough, hoe, cultivators are used as equipments.