24/08/2026
🌾 GRADE 7 NATURAL SCIENCES | FARM IMPLEMENTS 🇿🇼
Today at 🇿🇼 Zim Homework Hub by MellyTrendz, we're learning about FARM IMPLEMENTS: TYPES, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE. 🛠️🌱
🛠️ What is a Farm Implement?
A farm implement is a tool or piece of equipment used to perform different farming activities such as land preparation, planting, cultivating and harvesting.
🌱 COMMON FARM IMPLEMENTS
🔹 Plough – Turns and loosens the soil.
🔹 Harrow – Breaks soil clods and helps prepare a good seedbed.
🔹 Ridger – Makes raised ridges or rows for planting.
🔹 Planter – Helps place seeds into the soil.
🔹 Cultivator – Helps loosen soil and control weeds between crops.
🔹 Hoe – Used for weeding and working the soil.
⚠️ FARM IMPLEMENT SAFETY
✅ Inspect implements before using them.
✅ Use each implement for its correct purpose.
✅ Wear appropriate protective clothing.
✅ Keep away from moving parts.
✅ Never use damaged equipment.
✅ Store implements safely after use.
🔧 HOW DO WE MAINTAIN FARM IMPLEMENTS?
🧹 Clean them after use.
🛢️ Lubricate moving parts where necessary.
🔩 Tighten loose bolts and nuts.
🛠️ Repair damaged parts.
🏠 Store them in a dry, safe place.
💡 REMEMBER:
Using the correct farm implement, handling it safely and maintaining it properly makes farming safer, easier and more efficient. 🌾
📝 QUICK QUIZ
1️⃣ What is a farm implement?
2️⃣ What is the function of a plough?
3️⃣ What is a ridger used for?
4️⃣ Give two farm implement safety rules.
5️⃣ Why should farm implements be cleaned after use?
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