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Artificial farming method

The method of manual farming is as follows:

Manual ploughing is a traditional farming method, which is used for soil preparation, ploughing, loosening and weeding. First of all, it is very important to choose the right time. It is best to plow when the soil is wet but not too wet, which is beneficial to farming and reduces labor consumption. Secondly, it is necessary to prepare a suitable plow to ensure that the plow is sharp, the plow and the plow body are firm and easy to operate. When plowing, the path of plowing should be planned according to the soil conditions, which is generally straight or spiral.

Then, hold the plow handle tightly, stand behind the plow head, step on the plow rod with both feet, grasp the balance and ensure smooth operation. Then insert the plowshare into the soil, and push the plowshare forward vigorously, so that the plowshare turns over the soil to form a furrow. Repeat this process until the whole field is plowed. Although manual ploughing is time-consuming and laborious, it is still an effective farming method for small plots of land or specific land conditions, especially for some traditional rural areas.

Matters needing attention in manual ploughing

It is very important to choose suitable soil moisture. Too wet soil will make the plow difficult, increase labor consumption and may damage the plow. Too dry soil can hardly achieve the expected effect. Therefore, before ploughing, we must ensure that the soil moisture is moderate. Be sure to check the state of the plow before using it. Ensure that the ploughshare is sharp, and the plough and the plough rod are firm, so as not to affect the ploughing effect or cause accidents.

It is important to plan the ploughing route. According to the plot size and soil conditions, choose a straight or spiral ploughing route. Avoid repeated ploughing or missed ploughing, and ensure that the whole land is ploughed. In the process of plowing, hold the plow handle tightly, stand behind the plow head, step on the plow pole with both feet, and master the balance. Ensure stable posture and movements, and avoid unnecessary physical exertion and poor ploughing effect.