Description

Ploughing is the process involving loosening and turning of soil in agricultural fields. It is also known as tilling. Usually done with the help of a wooden or iron plough.

Advantages of ploughing the soil are: - Tilling of soil helps in loosening and turning off the soil, the nutrient-rich soil is distributed evenly and also it improves aeration.

Ploughing helps to improve the water retention ability of soil in the form of capillary water.

It is essential for the uprooting of weeds and unwanted herbs.

The decomposition of organic matter by aerobic bacteria is fastened due to improvement in air circulation.