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A plough is an implement for creating furrows in a field. The simplest ploughs are no more than sticks pulled through the earth which create a shallow furrow and push the earth up on either side. More sophisticated ploughs use a ploughshare which cuts into the earth and then forces it to follow the curve of the ploughshare and moldboard so it turns to one side. The result is a deep trench with the earth piled on one side of it.
A horse-drawn plough usually pulled a plough with a single share or bottom. Teams of horses or mechanical tractors can pull a group of ploughshares (called a gang plough) which can create several furrows simultaneously.
One of the reasons for ploughing was to break up the soil and soften it. Another was to create a furrow into which seed could be sown. Modern farming practices do not make much use of the plough, using cultivators to break up the soil and seed drills to sow the crop.
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What kind of ploughs are used today?
Snow plough Garden plough Tilling plough Tree plough Et cetera
Why was the plough invented?
The plough was invented by the Ancient Chinese because the plough can make it easier to make the soil for their farming nice and crumbly.
What is plough Write it's working principle?
A traditional technology which is used for ploughing the filed is known as plough.The working principle of plough is pulling and digging.
What are two inventions that helped farmers?
The plough The milking machine.
Who invented the iron plough?
plow and plough are different. the ancient Chinese invented the iron plough which was a lump of iron moulded into something resembling a wheelbarrow which they also invented. it was hooked up to an oxen and the oxen would be driven around. the Chinese did this to plant in rows to leave room for seeds to grow. it was a most successful method.
