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Farm implements are large machines used in agriculture that require significant power, usually provided by tractors or draft animals. Common farm implements include disc harrows for breaking up soil, combined harvesters for harvesting and threshing crops simultaneously, ploughs for turning soil before planting, and cultivators for soil preparation. Proper use, care, storage and timing of farm implements helps prevent damage to equipment and soil while improper use can lead to soil erosion and pollution.

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Farm implements are large machines used in agriculture that require significant power, usually provided by tractors or draft animals. Common farm implements include disc harrows for breaking up soil, combined harvesters for harvesting and threshing crops simultaneously, ploughs for turning soil before planting, and cultivators for soil preparation. Proper use, care, storage and timing of farm implements helps prevent damage to equipment and soil while improper use can lead to soil erosion and pollution.

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FARM IMPLEMENTS

A farm implement is a large device which is used to do mechanical works in a farm it needs more power
to operate it. They are usually pulled by tractor or animals such as donkeys.

COMMON FARM IMPLEMENTS AND THEIR USE

IMPLEMENT DIAGRAM USE


DISC HARROW  It is used to
break up soil
lumps.
 Breaking soil
clods,
smoothing out
and leveling the
soil.

COMBINED HARVESTER  It is used to


harvest and
thresh at the
same time.

SPIKE TOOTH HARROW  It is used to


OR level the soil.
ZIG ZAG HARROW

DISC PLOUGH  It is used to


turn soil before
sowing seeds.

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CULTIVATOR  It is used for
preparing soil
by cultivating.
 Burying soil
residue to
increase
nutrients.
 To control
weeds.
PLOUGH  It is used to
turn the soil
before sowing
seeds.

PLANTER  It is used to sow


seeds in the
soil.

PROPER USE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS

Farm implements should be used properly so that:

 They do not get damaged.


 They last long.
 They do not injure people.

They should be used properly by:

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 Using them to do the work they are made for.
 Repairing them.
 Using them according to the manufacturer’s guideline.

PROPER CARE FOR FARM IMPLEMENTS

We can take care of farm implements by:

 Cleaning them after use.


 Tightening loose bolts and nuts.
 Painting, greasing and oiling them to avoid rusting. Oiling helps the parts to move smoothly.
 Protecting them from rain and heat.
 Using them for the work they are made for.
 Replacing damaged or worn out parts.

PROPER STORAGE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS

 They should be stored in a clean and safe place.


 They should be cleaned before storing them.
 They should be protected from rain, dust, and heat.
 They should be oiled or greased before storing them for a long time.

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE USE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Farm implements can cause the following problems to the environment:

 They can destroy the vegetation which protects the soil.


- The soil will soil will be easily blown away by wind and running water causing soil erosion.
 They loosen the soil and it is easily blown and washed away running water.
 Loosen soil my also pollute the air with dust.
 Some of the implement can make the soil to be very compact.
 They may kill small organisms living on the soil.
 They may compact the soil which affect filtration.

HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY FARM IMPLEMENTS

 Avoid ploughing along slope or steep land because water runs fast on slowing land.
 Avoid ploughing when the soil is too wet or too dry.
 We should plough at the right time.
 Till the soil to loosen it.

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