CBSE Class 8 Science

Chapter 1 – Crop Production and Management

📘 Page 2: Agricultural Practices

🌾 Agricultural Practices

The activities carried out by farmers to grow crops are called agricultural practices.

These practices are done in a proper order to get healthy crops and a good yield.

📌 Main Agricultural Practices

1. Preparation of Soil
2. Sowing
3. Adding Manure and Fertilisers
4. Irrigation
5. Protection from Weeds
6. Harvesting
7. Storage

🚜 Step 1: Preparation of Soil

The first step before growing crops is to prepare the soil.

Preparation of soil includes loosening and turning the soil.

🌱 Why is Preparation of Soil Important?

• It allows roots to grow deep into the soil
• It helps soil to hold more water
• It improves air circulation in soil
• It helps useful microorganisms to grow

🧰 Tools Used for Preparation of Soil

• Plough – Used to loosen soil
• Hoe – Used to remove weeds
• Cultivator – Used by tractors to plough land quickly

🧠 Key Points to Remember

• Agricultural practices are steps to grow crops
• Preparation of soil is the first step
• Loose soil helps plants grow better
• Plough, hoe, and cultivator are important tools

➡️ Next Page: Sowing of Seeds