Dear Kumar sir, If we want the crop to come upto our satisfaction, the hardened soil must be loosened , as detailed below. 1. Instead of ploughing , digging the soil with jcb to a depth of 2 ft and /or, 2.adding organic materials like FYM, adding Paddy husk and /or Ground nut shell to soil, adding more vermicompost ,etc can reduce hardness of soil depending on the crop. Pl noe that, expenditure should be limited ,as per the crop and its profitability. Dear sir, to reduce your confusion, pl inform us that for which specific crop you want suggestions, we can advice the same. Pl be specific. Ultimately our farmers should get profits. with regards, g.p.rao, farmer