Agriculture was one of the main activities of the ancient Egyptians, who developed farming techniques adapted to their environment and needs. This article studies two farming tools: the hoe and the plough. Well represented in scenes depicted in tombs, these instruments are also mentioned in texts. The work with the hoe is expressed through the verb (ḫ)bȝ, “to beat down” which conveys the forceful, percussive gesture itself. Concerning the plough, it is associated with the verb skȝ, meaning “to cultivate, to sow”. Archaeological remains offer a different perspective. They shed light on the role of metal in Egyptian agricultural tools during the Bronze Age, as well as the diversity of implements already perceptible through textual sources.