Question

Ploughing is done in field before sowing seeds. Why?

Answer 1

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• Ploughing is an essential step in agricultural practise done before sowing of seeds.
• This helps in loosening and turning of the soil.
• This allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil. The roots can also breathe easily as loosened soil helps in better aeration.
• The loosened soil helps in the growth of earthworm and microbes present in the soil. These are friends of farmer as they add humus and easily turn the loose soil upside down.