Question

Describe the agricultural use of the plough.

Answer 1

Hint: it is a farming tool that turns the soil before planting the crops and is most commonly used. It is a very primitive tool, being used for a long time throughout history. It is used before sowing the seeds.

Complete answer:
The agricultural use of plough is churning the soil up and down. The soil becomes dry and rough due to many climatic conditions therefore the plough can help the soil to be mixed and have an even texture. It also breaks the soil which had once solidified. The plough helps to make ways in the soil and makes space for seeds to be sown.

Additional Information:
 1. Plough is a large fork-like structure which is pulled up and around through with the help of a cow, bull or a tractor.
2. Ploughing can increase the air circulation in the soil by turning soil up down and around.
3. It also increases the water retention capacity of the soil.
4. It helps the farmer with eradicating the field with the weeds or unnecessary plants.
5.weeds can be potential competition for the plants in the field. Therefore the plants pose danger to the useful plants by fighting for the food resources. The plough helps in removing the weeds from their very roots.

Note: it is an important tool used for the cultivation of plants and for the removal of weed. It also helps in mixing fertilizers and pesticides evenly among the soil. The English term plough is derived from the German word huohili, meaning ‘scratch plough'. In ancient times hoe farming was the best method of farming.