The main objective of soil preparation in farming is to modify and manipulate the soil properties to provide a favorable environment for planting seeds and crop growth. Find in this article a brief description about the traditional implements or agricultural machinery used by farmer in soil tillage practices. Plough The traditional plough is made of wooden arm and consists of a metal point or tine and was a light implement. It was a human made implement used to cut the hardpan layers of the soil and removing weeds. Nowadays farmers use different types of ploughs to prepare the land for sowing seeds. The plough type is decided as per the soil condition and structure in any area. Most commonly used plough are – disc plough, mould-board plough, reversible mould-board plough etc. Disc Plough A disc plough is used to break, raise, turn and mix the soil. Its compatible to work even in rocky and stony areas, and in dry trashy land conditions. It usually consists of two to five discs attached to a heavy-duty pipe frame that allows the plough to function despite heavy crop residue to cuts through the soil. Mould-board Plough A mould-board plough consists of special wear-resistant steel blade with bar points for toughest ploughing jobs. It is an adequate equipment to deal with trashy conditions. A mould-board plough consists of the share, the broad blade that cuts through the soil. The mould-board turns the furrow slice, and the landside, a plate on the opposite side from the mould-board absorbs the side thrust of the revolving action. Reversible Mould-board Plough The reversible mould-board plough is also known as two-way plough turns furrow slice to the right or left side of direction or as required when taking rounds. It includes two sets of opposed bottoms using one bottom for one direction and the other bottom in the returning round. Both the set of bottoms are mounted in such a way that they can be raised or lowered individually or also rotated along an axis. Rotary Plough or Rotary Tillers Rotary ploughs or tillers also called rotavators consist of curved cutting blades mounted on a straight power-driven shaft. The rotavator is chiefly used for preparing seedbed and weed control and works well at high speed. It takes power from the tractor PTO and its speed and depth can be adjusted as per the work requirement. A farmer can prepare the land for sowing next crop in minimum time using a rotavator as it removes the weeds and previous crop residue from the land completely.
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12/26/2023 09:35:33 pm
I particularly appreciated the detailed breakdown of the various types of ploughs and their specific functions. It's evident that the agricultural industry has embraced innovation to optimize efficiency and cater to different needs. The historical context provided adds a rich layer to the discussion, showcasing the evolution of plough technology over time.
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