Dear student Farmers loosen and turn up the soil before sowing seeds this process known as ploughing which have the following advantages: 1)Loosening of soil can improve air circulation.2) The roots can penetrate deeper into the soil, thus holding the plant firmly. 3)Ploughing enhances the water retention capacity of the soil. 4)Ploughing uproots the weeds growing in the field and aids in the growth of microbes.Regards