Tractor-coupled implements - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
Harvesters are particularly useful for crops like:
Lettuce
Rice
Cacti
Flowers
What is the primary function of a sprayer?
Breaking up soil clumps
Applying pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers
Harvesting crops
Planting seeds
Which implement is used to prepare a smooth seedbed after ploughing?
Planter
Ridger
Harrow
Sprayer
Ridgers are commonly used in the cultivation of which crop?
Wheat
Cotton
Corn
Potatoes
What is the primary role of a harrow in agriculture?
Tilling the soil
Breaking up soil clumps and leveling the ground
Applying fertilizers
Describe the main function of a plough.
Ploughs are primarily used to loosen and turn over the soil, preparing it for planting by burying weeds and improving soil aeration.
How do planters contribute to efficient farming practices?
Planters ensure even and precise seeding by spacing seeds at the desired intervals and planting them at the correct depth, leading to efficient crop growth.
Name a specific crop that is typically harvested using a harvester
Wheat is often harvested using a harvester.
Explain the role of a sprayer in modern agriculture.
Sprayers are crucial for applying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers evenly across fields, helping control pests and promote crop health.
In what type of farming is a ridger commonly used, and why?
Ridgers are commonly used in potato farming because they create raised rows or ridges of soil, which are ideal for planting and growing potatoes. These ridges protect the growing plants and make it easier to harvest the potatoes later.