. An account of the systems of husbandry adopted in the more improved districts of Scotland : with some observations on the improvements of which they are susceptible .... Agriculture. 154) OF RIDGING. owing to the many furrows between the drills, when the turnips are eaten off by sheep, not only the soil, but their dung and urine, are carried off, which greatly augments the evil. Besides, where the field is steep, the dung for the turnips can be much easier carted on diagonal ridges *. In regard to steep banks or declivities, there are four modes in which the ridges may be laid out. 1. When t
. An account of the systems of husbandry adopted in the more improved districts of Scotland : with some observations on the improvements of which they are susceptible .... Agriculture. 154) OF RIDGING. owing to the many furrows between the drills, when the turnips are eaten off by sheep, not only the soil, but their dung and urine, are carried off, which greatly augments the evil. Besides, where the field is steep, the dung for the turnips can be much easier carted on diagonal ridges *. In regard to steep banks or declivities, there are four modes in which the ridges may be laid out. 1. When they are planned on the same line or levels thus : This is done partly with a view of preventing the soil and manure from being washed down, and partly from the idea, that it is easier for the cattle to work it. But it keeps up the water in the furrows, and is an awkward mode of ploughing. Sometimes this sort of ridge is car- ried all round a small hill in a spiral form, begiiming at the bottom. 2. Whe7i the ridges are straight up ajid doi!on. Tills is a very improper mode. The soil and manure are both apt to be washed down, and when the plough is going up, the earth makes such a resistance, that it is extremely difficult for the cattle to cleave the ground with- out the utmost exertions. 3. From the top of the bank sloping to the • Remark bv Mi Cljarkr Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835. Edinburgh : Printed for Arch. Constable by Abernethy & Walker
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