Question: Which implement is used for secondary tillage operation?
Options:
MB plough
Disc Plough
Harrow
All of these
Key Points
Tillage: It is the mechanical manipulation of soil with tools and implements for obtaining conditions ideal for seed germination, seedling establishment, and growth of the crop.
• Objectives of tillage:
-To create conditions in the soil suited for better growth of crops.
-To control weeds effectively.
-To make the soil capable of absorbing more rainwater.
-To mix up manure and fertilizers effectively in the soil.
-Providing adequate seed-soil contact permit water flow to seed and seedling roots.
• Primary tillage:
-The operations are performed to open up any cultivable land to prepare a seedbed for growing crops known as primary tillage.
-Animal-drawn implements in primary tillage mostly include MB-plough.
-Tractor-drawn implements include MB-plough, disc plough, subsoil plough, chisel plough, and other similar implements.
Secondary tillage
-Lighter or finer operations performed on the soil after primary tillage is known as secondary tillage.
-Harrowing is to be done to a shallow depth to crush the clods and to uproot the remaining weeds and stubbles.
-Seedbed preparation and intercultural operations are done up to a depth of 15 cm.
-Secondary tillage implements:Â Disc harrow, spike tooth harrow, spring tooth harrow, acme harrow, etc.