Question

Mention any five reasons to show the importance of ploughing.

Answer 1

Ploughing is the first step in crop production. It is essential to plough the soil for the following reasons:
(i) Ploughing involves turning and loosening up the soil, which helps the roots to penetrate deep into the ground.
(ii) Ploughing allows the deep-rooted plants to breathe properly.
(iii) Ploughing enhances the growth of earthworms and microbes in the soil which are called as farmer's friends.
(iv) The earthworms and microbes further loosen the soil and add humus to it.
(v) Turning of the soil brings the minerals and nutrient-rich soil from the layers beneath to the surface, which enhances crop production.