春耕

A year's plan starts with spring. Spring is a key time for farmers because it's when they start planting their crops.

一年之计在于春，春天是农民种植作物的关键时期，从二月底到四月中旬

From late February to mid-April, they need to watch the weather closely to choose the best time to plant.

他们需要密切关注天气，选择最佳的种植时间。

Planting involves three steps: plowing to make the soil loose and airy, harrowing to clean the soil of weeds and rocks, and sowing seeds.

种植包括三个步骤：犁地使土壤变得松散和通气，耙地清除杂草和石头，以及播种。

Farmers must use the right amount of fertilizer, set the right depth for plowing, and pick crops that grow well in their local weather.

农民必须正确使用肥料，设置合适的犁地深度，并选择适合当地气候的作物。

They also work to keep plants healthy by protecting them from pests and diseases.

他们还努力通过防治病虫害来保持植物的健康。