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State reasons for (a) early land preparation (b) deep ploughing

State reasons for (a) early land preparation (b) deep ploughing

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Victor
a) reasons for early land preparation

• Allow time for weeds to dry and decompose;

• Allow for proper soil aeration;

• Allow timely planting / subsequent operations;

• Allow time for soil clods to disintegrate/soften.


b)
• Facilitates aeration;

• Facilitates drainage;

• Breaks hard pans/facilitates water infiltration;

• Bring up previously leached nutrients;

• Facilitate development of deep rooted crops;

• Expose lower soil layers to weathering;

• Expose soil borne pests and disease agents.

• Remove deeply rooted weeds.


Vicky001 answered the question on September 21, 2017 at 20:23

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