2. Different steps in crop production
1 preparation of soil
2 sowing
3 adding manures and fertilisers
4 irrigation
5 protection from weeds
6 harvesting
7 storage
3. Preparation Of Soil
The large pieces soil present in ploughed
field are called crumbs. These are broken
into smaller particles with the help of a
plank this is called preparation of soil.
4. Sowing of seeds
Sowing is the process
putting seeds in the
soil. The process of
sowing seeds by hand
is called broadcasting.
5. Manuring
The substances which
are added to soil in
the form of nutrients
for the healthy growth
of plants are called
manures and
fertilizers.
6. Irrigation
Water is essential for
the growth of plants.
The process of
watering plants
watering plants in a
field is known as
irrigation.
7. Weeding
The unwanted plants
growing along with the
main crop in a field are
known as weeds.
The process of removing
weeds is called weeding.