Animal Drawn Ploughs

Category: Agricultural Machinery

Summary: An animal-drawn plough is a traditional agricultural tool used for tilling the soil, relying on the strength of animals like oxen, cows, or horses to pull it.

    An animal-drawn plough is a traditional agricultural tool used for tilling the soil, relying on the strength of animals like oxen, cows, or horses to pull it. This implement plays a crucial role in preparing the land for planting by loosening and turning over the soil, which helps to break up compacted earth, remove weeds, and incorporate organic matter. Animal-drawn ploughs have been used for centuries and remain essential in many rural areas, particularly where mechanized farming equipment is not readily available or affordable. These ploughs vary in design, but generally consist of a blade or share that cuts through the soil, a mouldboard that turns the soil over, and a beam that connects the plough to the draft animal. While less efficient than modern tractors, animal-drawn ploughs offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for small-scale farmers, contributing to soil preparation, weed control, and even basic water management.