Pick and Write [Agricultural Word]👉#23

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Warm greetings to all readers of my blog. I hope all Steemians are doing well. I am pretty sure you are enjoying good health. I am glad to participate in this contest organized by the Hive community. I appreciate @xkool24 sir for giving us this opportunity. In today’s post I will share my thoughts about plowing. An important farming practice. It plays a key role in preparing land for better crop growth. It is also for healthy agricultural production.

Plowing is a very important and fundamental process of agriculture. In this the land is prepared for the cultivation of crops. In this process the soil is turned over and made soft. So that the seeds can grow easily. Their roots can go deep and get stronger. When the soil is hard, plant growth is affected, so plowing is considered necessary. This process is done at the beginning of cultivation and lays the foundation of the whole crop.

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Plowing improves soil aeration which is very beneficial for plant health. Apart from this, water is also better absorbed in the soil, which keeps the moisture and the crop gets adequate amount of water. This process improves the soil structure and makes it more fertile. Soft and well-developed soil also increases the rate of seed germination.

One of the major benefits of plowing is that it removes weeds and unwanted plants from the soil that hinder crop growth. Along with this, the residues of old crops also decompose in the soil and provide nutrients to the soil naturally. Thus, soil fertility increases and dependence on chemical fertilizers is reduced.

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Farmers use different methods for ploughing. Some farmers use modern tractors and machinery while some still follow traditional methods involving plowing by oxen. Modern methods have made the work faster and easier, but traditional methods are still common in rural areas and are viable for small farmers.

If the land is well prepared at the right time, there is a marked increase in the yield of the crop. Plowing not only softens the soil but also restores its natural strength. This process is the first and most important stage of the farmer's labor on which the success of the whole crop depends. Good preparation also protects the crop from diseases.

The agricultural machines today have made plowing more efficient, allowing more land to be cultivated in less time. However, proper soil care and timely plowing are the guarantee of better yield. If farmers understand the inherent need of land along with modern methods, agricultural production can be further improved and food security can be strengthened. Agricultural development depends on proper implementation of this basic process.

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