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Encyclopedia > Roller (agricultural tool)

The roller is an agricultural tool used for flattening land or breaking up large clumps of dirt, especially after plowing. Typically, rollers are pulled by tractors or a team of animals such as horses or oxen. The flatter land makes subsequent weed control and harvesting easier.


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