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A good farmer ploughs his field immediately after the........................at the beginning of the. ........................season.
Then he will be able to sow at the........................of the rainy season.
The plants will use all the........................of the rainy season,........................they will grow up without being hindered by........................
A good farmer sows in........................so that he can get the weeds out better.
It is very important to harvest at the........................moment.
It is useless to farm well if you harvest........................
Finally, a good farmer stores his harvest and sells when the price is........................
He can get together with other farmers to ........................himself better.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

When should ploughing be done? When should sowing be done? Why should plants be earthed up? Why should plants be thinned? What is a scythe used for? Tell a friend why it is better to sow in rows. What should a farmer do to sell his harvest at a better price? What was most useful to you in the course on the soil (Booklets Nos. 4,5. 6, 7)?