2. Weeds
A weed is plant considered undesirable in a particular
situation, a plant in the wrong place.
Example:
• Deela grass
• Bathoo
3. What is weed control
The prevention of growth and spread of unwanted plants
in the field.
Types of weed controlling
1)Mechanical
2)Chemical
3)cultural
Hand tools:
A tool held in the hand and operated without electrical
or other power
4. Types of hand tools for Weeding
1. Spade
Spade is used for digging.
Cleaning water channel for hoeing purpose
Used for loading of soil
5. 2. Kasola
Used for hoeing in standing position
Commonly use in sugarcane maize cotton
6. 3.Khurpa :
The tool is operated in squatting position pushing the
blade in the soil.
Use for weeding loosening of soil
Transplanting of seedling
Harvesting for tuber crops
7. 4. Khurpi:
It is smaller in size than khurpi
The tool is made in single piece
Use for weeding and loosening for soil