HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Primary tillage equipment is agricultural implements used to open and lose the soil. A plough is the ideal example of primary tillage tools, which has three types: Wooden Plough, Iron Plough and Special Purpose plough.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both are hardened and tempered to suitable hardness (about 45 ARC). The working of the plough is controlled by hydraulic system of the tractor. Mould board plough is a primary tillage implement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ploughs are used for primary tillage. Ploughs are of three types: wooden ploughs, iron or inversion ploughs and special purpose ploughs. Indigenous plough is an implement which is made of wood with an iron share point.

Detailed explanation-4: -Primary tillage is the first soil tillage after the last harvest. It is normally conducted when the soil is wet enough to allow plowing and strong enough to give reasonable levels of traction. This can be immediately after the crop harvest or at the beginning of the next wet season.