furrow

In agriculture, a furrow is a trench cut into the soil, typically by a plow, to prepare the land for planting. This process, known as tillage, involves manipulating the soil to improve its structure, kill weeds, and manage crop residues. Tillage helps facilitate water intake and storage, and provides a better environment for seeds and roots. Different types of plows, such as moldboard and disk plows, are used to create furrows. While conventional plowing can sometimes lead to soil compaction or erosion, practices like minimum tillage aim to reduce soil disturbance, preserving soil structure and conserving moisture.123