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Ever wondered how fields were prepared for planting before tractors? This quick clip shows the timeless art of traditional plowing with oxen. A farmer is guiding a pair of powerful oxen as they pull a heavy plow through the soil. This isn't just about brute force; it's a dance of coordination and ancient skill. The farmer uses simple tools—a wooden or iron plow, ropes, and sometimes a goad—to direct the animals. The oxen, harnessed together, provide steady, immense pulling power, turning over the earth in a continuous, deep furrow. This method, known as "ox-drawn plowing" or historically as "yoke plowing" , was the backbone of agriculture for over two thousand years . It represents a key shift from human labor to animal power, allowing for more land to be cultivated efficiently . While slower than modern machines, this technique is incredibly gentle on the soil structure and requires no fossil fuels. It's a living piece of agricultural heritage, still practiced in some regions today . Watching this is like stepping back in time, connecting us to the fundamental rhythm of farming that fed generations.