- To kill weeds.
- To bury organic matter/crop residue into the soil.
- To loosen the soil for better aeration / water infiltration.
- To improve root penetration.
- To control soil borne pests/diseases.
- To make subsequent operations easier.
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Outline importance of primary cultivation.
* Expose soil borne pests and diseases to suns heat
* Bring up nutrients present in the subsoil to surface
* Improve water infiltration
* Loosen soil for easy germination and root development
* Mix up organic matter in the soil Improve soil aeration
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