state the advantages of ploughing the soil. State the different ways through
which it is done.
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The main advantages of soil ploughing are: The loosening and turning of soil during ploughing bring nutrient-rich soil to top. It improves air circulation so that roots can respire easily. Ploughing improves the water retaining capacity of the soil.
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Agriculture implements are those tools that help in agriculture and they are very necessary for agriculture. For example: Plough, hoe, seed drill, and cultivator.
Plough
It is made up of wood and drawn by a pair of bulls or any other animals. Ploughing is defined as loosening and turning of soil which is done by plough. It is used for tilling, adding fertilizers, removing seeds, etc.
Plough contains a strong iron strip called plough share and a long log of wood called plough shaft. There is a handle on one end and another handle is attached to a beam placed on bull’s neck. This can easily be operated by a pair of bulls or man.
Hoe
It consists of long rod of wood. A strong broad plate of iron is fixed to one of its end and works like blade.
It is also pulled by animals. It is used for removing weeds and for loosening soil.
Cultivator
Cultivator
When plough is attached to a tractor is called as cultivator.
It saves time and labour.
Seed drill
It is used for sowing seeds. In a seed drill, an iron tube with a funnel is placed at the top. Seeds are put in the funnel and then released in soil furrows.
It saves time and seeds are sown at the right depth. This is the efficient method for practicing agriculture.
Seed drill
Advantages of ploughing
It helps in the penetration of roots deeply.
Soil gets loose by ploughing and therefore, air can pass through it. So, we can say that it aerates the root.
It is helpful in removing unwanted plants or weeds.
It is helpful in mixing or upturning of soil.
It is helpful in destroying harmful organisms.