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The essay advocates replacing deep ploughing with frequent shallow tillage and the use of seed drills and horse-drawn hoes to aerate soil, control weeds, and increase yields while cutting labor and fodder costs. It explains principles of vegetation and tillage, provides practical instructions and illustrated descriptions of implements, offers comparative profit calculations, addresses objections to adoption, and urges landowners to conduct careful experiments. Advice covers timing and technique for hoeing, seed placement, and instrument use to promote plant growth and efficient cultivation.
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