Judges Method of Scoring

Conventional Ploughs

Max
Points

Opening
Well cut, uniform & straight

20

Start (11 or 12 Furrows)
Uniform & level.

20

Seed Bed
Weed control and soil made available.

20

Firmness
Firm, well-packed furrows; no holes.

20

Uniformity
Clearly defined uniform furrows; no pairing.

20

Finish (last 8 furrows)
Uniform and shallow.

20

Reversible Ploughs

Max
Points

Opening
Well cut, uniform & straight

20

Start (11 or 12 Furrows)
Uniform & level.

20

Seed Bed
Weed control and soil made available.

20

Firmness
Firm, well-packed furrows; no holes.

20

Uniformity
Clearly defined uniform furrows; no pairing.

20

Finish (19 or 20 furrows)
Uniform and shallow.

20

In and Outs
Neat, accurate and regular.

20

Accuracy of Final Furrow
Close to first furrow with no unploughed or reploughed land.

20

Straightness
Straightness of the whole plot.

20

General Apperance
Workmenship and general appearnace of the whole plot.

20