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Question
Which activity of the farmer can promote growth of earthworms and microbes in the field?
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Solution
Ploughing of the soil during soil preparation creates spaces in the soil thus, leading to aeration and the soil also loosens which promotes the growth and survival of earthworms and microbes and release of nutrients in the soil.
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