👉 A ploughstaff is a type of agricultural tool that is typically used to prepare soil before planting crops. It consists of two or more pieces of metal, often iron, which are mounted on a wooden frame and can be adjusted to various levels of depth. The ploughstaff is designed to work with the earth in an uneven, rocky terrain and can help to break up large amounts of loose soil without damaging plants. Ploughs are commonly used during spring planting or after heavy rain to prepare the