A mould-board plough plays a vital role in soil maintenance which is one of the most crucial farming operations. It is one of the most popular farm equipment used in preparing the soil before sowing the seeds. The plough is also used for preparing the ground for grass seeding. The body of a mould-board plough consists of a large curved bottom or mould-board, fixed to a frame, shears placed at the bottom edge of the mould-board while large curved wings on the top edge. It runs through the field attached to the tractor and slices through the top layers of soil thoroughly.
What are the advantages of mould board plough?
Some of the remarkable advantages of the mould-board plough are given below.
- Efficiency
When adjusted perfectly an MB plough can automatically seek the desired depth and does not need to apply extra weight to attain the desired depth. The complex structure of the plough clears the ground after harvesting perfectly and helps in creating a more leveled surface for sowing seeds with higher accuracy.
The plough increases the drainage capacity of the soil. A farmer can prepare a field much faster with a mould-board plough comparatively to a conventional plough. The faster ploughing helps farmers to cover larger areas of the field.
- Various Models for Versatility
Different types of models of an MB Plough come with different types of features ensuring high efficiency in preparation of the land. Few models have two mould-boards or more. The width of a cut usually reaches one to two feet. Yet most of the models are able to achieve a depth of one and a half feet. Some models integrate a reset mechanism.
- Helps in Weed Control
An MB plough buries the weeds entirely that tend to spring up after harvesting. The plough completely inverts the soil where there are weeds. This specifically helps saving the time and labor cost where weed regrowth is a frequent issue.
- Pest Control
The MB plough also helps to get rid of the pests inhabited on a farm. Eliminating the pests provides plants with a more favorable environment for faster and healthy growth. Least presence of pests contributes to a bountiful yield.
- Better-quality Soil Health
The MB plough buries crop remains deeper into the field enabling decomposition. Crop residues on the soil surface warms up faster by reduction of the crop residues. Evaporation of excessive moist or water is also improved providing a more favorable environment for soil to observe natural elements like sun and air making to make it more fertile.
