Ancient and versatile, there is one tool that has been continuously used to shape and clear soil, harvest root crops and remove weeds. It’s the humble powrah!
As mentioned, the powrah is used for digging and loosening the soil. It is a farmer’s most important tool. There are various types of powrah in use in modern agriculture. Tata Agrico offers several varieties that cater to specific needs. Let’s take a closer look!
Integrated Nepal Powrah
The powrah integrated Nepal AG 6 from Tata Agrico is multipurpose. Besides turning and aerating soil, this powrah is also handy in removing weeds and flattening the land before sowing. Farmers across the land trust this ubiquitous powrah!
East India Powrah
India drastically varies when it comes to its geography. There are seven primary types of soil deposits: alluvial, red, black, laterite, marsh, forest and mountainous soil. Therefore, not all farmlands are created the same. In eastern India, the soil type is mostly alluvial. The soil here is composed of loose clay or slit deposited by running water and very easy to dig. That’s why you need the East India Powrah, which has the perfect tilt to effortlessly dig or turn alluvial soil.
West India Powrah
In western India, coarse soil is created as a result of weathering and inadequate rainfall. The other common type is black soil, which includes humus, organic materials, etc. It gets its colour from the weathered igneous rocks. Before rain, the soil is airy and easy to dig. However, if it rains, the soil becomes viscous and harder to dig. For this reason, the West India Powrah has a more curved tilt to push into the soil deeper .
Bombay Powrah
The Bombay Powrah is a variation of theWest India Powrah and it has a flatter design. The blade profile is perfected in a way that ensures maximum shifting of material. This type of powrah is more widely used at construction sites.
Fork Powrah
The Fork Powrah type is used on both farms and gardens. This basic powrah type with four prongs helps in basic horticultural tasks such as digging, harvesting, moving debris and preparing compost.
A powrah is an integral part of agriculture. Cultivation or harvesting cannot be done without it. If you’re looking to buy powrah for your agricultural needs, visit Tata Agrico today!
