Crop Production & Management Notes

• 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

• Sowing is the most important step in crop production.
• Before sowing, good quality seeds are selected.
• Good quality seeds are clean and healthy seeds of a good variety.
• Farmers prefer to use seeds which give a high yield.

Selection of Seeds:

• The substances which are added to the soil in the form of nutrients for the healthy growth of plants are called manure and fertilisers.