Logo

Agricultural implement


AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT


  • The main tools used for preparation of soil are the plough, hoe and cultivator.

 

Plough:

  • Plough is used for tilling the soil, adding fertilizers to the crop, removing the weeds, scraping of soil etc. This implement is made up of wood and is drawn by a pair of bulls or other animals (horses, camels, etc.).
  • It contains a strong triangular iron strip called ploughshare.
  • The main part of the plough is a long log of wood which is called a plough shaft.
  • There is a handle at one end of the shaft. The other end is attached to a beam which is placed on the bulls’ necks. One pair of bulls and a man can easily operate the plough

 

Hoe:

  • It is a simple tool which is used for removing weeds and for loosening.
  • It works like a blade. It is pulled by animals

 

Cultivator:

  • Ploughing is done by tractor driven cultivator.
  • It saves labor and time.
  • It has a long rod of wood or iron. A strong, broad and bent plate of iron is fixed to one of its ends and works like a blade.
  • It is pulled by animals.