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# Agricultural Implements and Equipment and Their Uses The types of farm equipment to be used depend on the operation of a particular farm. Farm owners should have enough knowledge of what equipment to procure for their farm operations. Workers should also possess the necessary skills in operating...

# Agricultural Implements and Equipment and Their Uses The types of farm equipment to be used depend on the operation of a particular farm. Farm owners should have enough knowledge of what equipment to procure for their farm operations. Workers should also possess the necessary skills in operating the equipment before they use it. ## Agricultural Implements Agricultural implements are used by farmers to facilitate the production of crops. The common types of agricultural implements include irrigation machines, soil cultivation implements, and planting machines. Here are some of these equipment: 1. **Irrigation Machinery** - Used to help in the watering of crops. This includes an irrigation system and pump units. 2. **Soil Cultivation Implements** - A **tractor** is a piece of farm equipment whose primary function is to pull a plow and a harrow to prepare a large area of land for planting. - Hand tractors are guided by two handle bars controlled by the farmer. The handles are similar to a bicycle. It is equipped with a rotovator attachment. - **Tractors have three main categories**: - Two-wheel drive - Two-wheel drive with front assist - Full four-wheel drive tractors - **Four-wheel drive tractors** are used in preparing much larger areas, such as a hectare or more.