Welcome to Modern Agriculture!
Tillage and Soil Preparation:
1. Tractor: The primary power source for many farm operations.
2. Plow: Used to turn over the soil, breaking up compacted layers.
3. Disc Harrow: Used to break up clods and mix organic matter into the soil.
4. Cultivator: Used to loosen soil, control weeds, and incorporate fertilizer.
5. Subsoiler: Used to break up hardpan layers in the soil.
Planting and Seeding:
6. Planter: A machine designed to accurately place seeds in the soil.
7. Seed Drill: A specialized planter that can sow seeds in rows.
8. Transplanter: Used to move seedlings from a nursery to the field.
Irrigation and Water Management:
9. Irrigation System: A network of pipes, sprinklers, or drip lines used to deliver water to crops.
10. Center Pivot Irrigation: A large, rotating sprinkler system.
11. Drip Irrigation: A system that delivers water directly to the roots of plants.
Fertilization and Pest Control:
12. Fertilizer Spreader: Used to evenly distribute fertilizer over the field.
13. Sprayer: Used to apply pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
14. Granular Applicator: Used to apply granular fertilizers or pesticides.
15. Air Seeder: Used to broadcast seeds and fertilizer simultaneously.
Harvesting and Processing:
16. Combine Harvester: A machine that harvests and threshes grain crops.
17. Baler: Used to compress hay or straw into bales.
18. Forage Harvester: Used to chop and collect forage crops for silage.
19. Grain Bin: Used to store harvested grain.
20. Drying Equipment: Used to dry grain or other crops before storage.