LPM 121: Fodder Production and Grassland Management (1+1)

CHISEL PLOUGH

• The chisel plough cuts a furrow of an average depth of 300 mm with an average draft of 110-130 kg. The chisel plough is operated at a spacing of 300 to 450 mm.
• It helps to conserve the soil moisture and 16 per cent yield is increased. The tyne is 30 mm thick and 700 mm wide. It is used to break hard pan once in three years. It needs a pair of heavy sized bullocks. It will not pulvarise soil. It improves air permeability of the soil.