In the pursuit of higher yields, we often focus on what we put into the soil—seeds, fertilizers, and water. But in 2026, top-tier farmers are focusing on what they put into the soil’s structure: Oxygen.

Deep soil aeration is the "hidden" nutrient. Without enough air in the soil, roots suffocate, beneficial microbes die off, and fertilizers sit unused. While shallow tillage tools like rotavators and harrows are popular for surface preparation, they often fall short when it comes to true aeration. Here is why the Hydraulic Reversible Plough is the superior choice for breathing life back into your land.

1. The "Surface Scratching" Trap

Shallow tillage tools are excellent for creating a fine seedbed, but they only work the top 4 to 6 inches of soil. Below that "active" layer, the soil remains tightly packed and undisturbed.

Over time, this creates a "Hardpan"—a compacted layer that acts like a concrete floor.

• Water stays trapped on the surface, causing rot.

• Roots stay shallow, making plants vulnerable to wind and heat.

• Oxygen levels drop to near zero below the tillage line.

A hydraulic reversible plough ignores the surface and goes for the "foundation," shattering that hardpan and allowing air to penetrate deep into the subsoil.

2. The Power of Total Inversion

Unlike a disc harrow that just stirs the soil, a reversible plough performs a 180-degree inversion. It physically lifts a slice of earth, flips it over, and places it back down.

This movement does two things for aeration that shallow tools cannot:

• Creation of Macropores: The lifting and flipping action creates large "air pockets" throughout the soil profile. These macropores act as lungs for your field, facilitating the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the root zone.

• Burying Organic Wealth: By flipping the soil, you bury surface crop residue deep underground. As this material decomposes in an oxygen-rich environment, it creates a sponge-like soil structure that holds both air and water more effectively.

3. Vertical Drainage: Preventing "Root Drowning"

Aeration isn't just about air; it’s about the space where air should be. In compacted soil, water fills every tiny gap and stays there because it has nowhere to go. This "waterlogging" literally drowns the roots.

By deep-ploughing, you create vertical channels in the soil. Excess water drains away into the deeper layers, leaving the pores open for fresh air to circulate. This "breathability" is what keeps crops vibrant and green even after heavy monsoon rains.

4. Precision in Every Pass: The Tejas Advantage 

When it comes to deep aeration, you don't just need depth—you need precision. If the aeration is uneven, your crop growth will be patchy. This is where high-performance engineering makes the difference.

The Tejas Plough model from Shakti Agrotech is specifically designed for farmers who need maximum aeration in a compact, manageable package. It doesn't just "dig"; it utilizes specialized moldboard geometry to ensure a clean, complete inversion of the soil.

The Tejas is built to handle the high-stress environment of deep-soil work, using reinforced stress points and high-quality Boron steel. Whether you are working in an orchard or an open field, the Tejas ensures that every inch of your soil is opened up to the sky, providing the oxygen your high-value crops demand.

5. Microbial Magic: The Aerobic Advantage

Beneficial soil bacteria and fungi are "aerobic," meaning they need oxygen to survive. These microbes are the ones responsible for turning nitrogen into a form your plants can eat.

When you use a hydraulic reversible plough to aerate deep into the soil, you are essentially "feeding" these microbes. An aerated soil profile is a living soil profile. By improving aeration, you are naturally boosting the fertility of your land without adding a single extra bag of chemical fertilizer.

Conclusion: Depth is the Secret to Growth

If your crops seem to "stall" mid-season or your fields are slow to drain after a storm, your soil is likely gasping for air. Shallow tillage is a temporary fix for the surface, but deep aeration with a hydraulic reversible plough is a long-term investment in soil health.