Importance
> Seed bed preparation- loosen soil, break clods, remove excess un-decomposed organic material
> Control of weeds-
> Incorporation of organic matter into the soil hence improve soil nutrients and structure
> Soil and water conservation- by breaking up the soil surface
> Improvement of the soil’s physical condition e.g hard pans
> Improves aeration- more nutrients and more organisms
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