With the increased use of modern no-till farming techniques the requirement for routine spring and fall ploughing have reduced to some extent. The farming cultivator has replaced the moldboard plough in lots of cases. Additionally, the use of chemical such as weed killers have also increased to clear0 fields moderately clean of past seasonal crop residue. But when it comes to turn a densely sodded ground into a seedbed, a plough is the machinery to start with. The purpose of using a plough is to pulverize or break up the soil, letting it absorb air and light, the two essentials needed for normal plant growth. The plough inverts the soil, covers trash such as stalks and manure, mixing with the soil to decay and provide plant food. The ploughed soil has good contact with the subsoil to enable it to hold moisture. Below are the most used types of plough in farming. Mould-board plough – Using Mold-board plough provides soil pulverization and buries the weed seeds and residue almost completely. Disc Harrow – Using disc harrow for secondary tillage operations allow incorporation of fertilizers and pesticides evenly and smoothly. Disc Plough – A disc plough is compatible to works in all types of soil for the purposes of soil breaking, soil raising, soil turning and soil mixing. This type of plough is mostly used in in hard and dry trashy land conditions and where scouring is a major problem. Cultivator – Cultivators are used for smoothening the hard surface and deep ploughing that allow soil to uniformly incorporate fertilizers and pesticides. Rotary Tiller or Rotary plough – Also known as Rotavator in many parts of the world, a Rotary tiller is ideal to be used in different soil conditions and applications. It rotating blades or rotors loosen & aerate soil up to ensure a perfectly leveled and finished seedbed.
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9/23/2023 03:58:21 am
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10/14/2023 01:53:46 am
Great article! I found this overview of ploughs and their types really informative. It's amazing how such a simple tool has evolved over time to meet the needs of different farming practices. Thanks for breaking it down for us!
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11/21/2023 11:39:12 pm
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