To analyze the process of wet clay soil adhering to the rotary tillage part during rotary tillage in paddy field, simulation tests were carried out based on the discrete element method (DEM) in this study. The Plackett-Burman (PB) test was applied to...
In order to test the influence of the structural design of a no-tillage corn precision planter on vibration stability performance, a vibration model was constructed with the help of MATLAB/Simulink, and it was concluded that the vibration response cu...
The tillage method and straw returning are the two most important agronomic measures for crop production, but their combined effects on nutrient accumulation and utilization and grain yield in dryland winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L., namely wheat)...
After existing ultra-deep vertical rotary tillers work in sugarcane stubble fields, the stubble chopping performance is poor, and the reason for this is unknown. To solve this, this paper develops a simulation model of ultra-deep vertical rotary till...
A long-term high-saline soil environment will limit the improvement of soil quality and cotton yield. Modified tillage management measures can improve soil quality, and the establishment of a soil quality evaluation system will facilitate evaluation...
The high tillage resistance of agricultural soil-engaging tools (TASTs) in farmland operations (e.g., tillage, sowing, crop management, and harvesting) increases fuel consumption and harmful gas emissions, which negatively affect the development of s...
The aim of this three-year field experiment was to determine how simplified (reduced) pre-planting tillage and different weed control methods impact the yield and selected quality parameters of spelt grain (Triticum aestivum ssp. spelta L.). Conventi...
Minimal tillage methods mainly include subsoiling technology and topsoil tillage technology. Based on the analysis of domestic technical modes and application status of minimal tillage, this paper reviewed the working principle, technical characteris...
The aim of this paper has been to determine the importance of the strip-till method for the content of carbon and the quality of organic matter as compared with plough and ploughless tillage. The question to answer has been to what extent strip-till...
The tillage method in farming systems is essential to develop strategies to increase fertilizer uptake by plant roots and to avoid environmental pollution. The field study aimed to investigate the characteristics of nitrogen and enzyme activities in...
In the context of climate change, agricultural cultivation, as one of the most vulnerable sectors, is under threat. Extreme weather and climate conditions have caused a series of problems, such as yield loss, more serious pests and diseases, and decl...
The influence of tillage and nitrogen fertilization methods on soil quality attributes and crop agronomic characteristics has been studied broadly under different agroclimatic conditions. Nevertheless, the interactive effect of tillage and fertilizat...
Ratoon rice occupies an important position in rice production owing to its time-saving, labor-saving and low-pollution planting, and increased benefits. However, the impact of tillage management on the yield in rice ratooning system has not yet been...
In agricultural machinery design and optimization, the discrete element method (DEM) has played a major role due to its ability to speed up the design and manufacturing process by reducing multiple prototyping, testing, and evaluation under experimen...
The Crop Research Centre of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology in Meerut (U.P.), India, conducted field experiments in a randomised block design, comprising three replicates, one late sown variety (DBW-90), and eight tr...
During rotary tillage operations, the draft force is jointly affected by operating parameters and soil conditions, exhibiting pronounced nonlinearity, time-varying behavior, and historical dependence, which all impose higher requirements on tractor o...
Wind erosion is a major environmental problem in arid and semi-arid regions, where it has significant impacts on desertification and soil degradation. To understand the effects of cropping systems and tillage methods on the reduction of soil wind ero...
Soil compaction forms a major threat to the well-functioning of agricultural soils. This threat is primarily driven by the increasing wheel loads of modern farming machinery and the increased frequency of field operations in periods when the soil is...
We carried out multivariate characterisation of phenotypic variability in 27 treatments that were combinations of cover crop, tillage method, and year. Canonical variate analysis was employed to observe nine microbiological traits in an experiment es...
In support of sustainable agricultural practices and soil conservation in black soil regions, the accurate modeling of soil–machine interactions is essential for optimizing tillage operations and minimizing environmental impacts. To achieve the...
Rotary tillage, ridging, and mulching are commonly used cultivation methods for crops such as chili peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries in the arid regions of Northwest China. An integrated machine for rotary tillage, ridging, and mulching was design...
Considering the problems of low soil fragmentation rates, high working resistance, and high energy consumption in the harvesting process of Cyperus esculentus in China, a method of Cyperus esculentus harvesting based on counter-rotation digging is pr...
The problems of large deformations, failures, and fractures that agricultural tillage tools may encounter during the cultivation process has long been a concern in the field of agricultural machinery design and manufacturing. It is important to estab...
Maize is one of the most highly produced crops around the world. Factors such as population density, solar radiation, temperature, availability of nutrients and water, and proper tillage method can have favorable results in increasing yield. This pro...
Tillage practices significantly influence soil nutrient retention, soil structure, and stability. However, the impact of tillage practices on soil stability and erosion resistance through the perturbation approach of soil structure remains unclear. T...
The implementation of scientific cultivation practices on soda saline–alkali land plays a pivotal role in safeguarding food security and promoting sustainable agro-economic development at the regional scale. However, there exists a critical kno...
Long-term tillage management fundamentally reshapes soil’s physical and chemical environment, yet an integrated, predictive characterization of the distinct chemical signatures induced by no-tillage (NT) versus chisel tillage (CT) remains limit...
Background/Objectives: The application of manure introduces antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) into farmland, posing a significant public health risk. While tillage and fertilization practices are known to influence soil ecosystems, a systematic synt...
Aiming at the problems of serious soil desertification, increased soil and water loss, and reduced soil-available nutrients in the agro-pastoral ecotone in Northeast Inner Mongolia, this study took corn variety A6565 as the planting crop and analyzed...
With the swift progression of the High-Standard Farmland Construction Program in China and worldwide, many dryland wheat fields can be irrigated once during the wheat growth stage (one-off irrigation). However, the combined strategies of one-off irri...
Conservation tillage technology can reduce wind erosion and soil erosion, improve soil fertility, avoid straw burning and relieve ecological pressure. It is an important measure to achieve sustainable agricultural development. In northeast China, the...
Tillage, as a key agricultural operation, has an important influence on soil properties and crop productivity. However, tillage at the same depth is not always the best choice as differences in soil texture, compacted topsoil, or plow pan at differen...
Irrigation practice, tillage method, and nitrogen (N) management are the three most important agronomic measures for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production, but the combined effects on grain yield and wheat physiological characteristics are still po...
A three year field experiment was conducted to evaluate the role of soil inversion, cover crops and spring tillage methods for Palmer amaranth between-row (BR) and within-row (WR) management in glufosinate-resistant cotton. Main plots were two soil i...
To improve traction efficiency and reduce fuel consumption during tractor tillage operations, a coordinated control method for electro-hydraulic hitch depth and tractor speed was proposed. Based on theoretical analysis, a dynamic model of the tractor...
The winter wheat and summer maize double cropping system is the primary cropping pattern for wheat and maize in dryland areas of China. The management of tillage in this system is typically conducted before wheat sowing. However, few studies have val...
The discrete element method (DEM), based on particle dynamics, is used to simulate the technological process of soil tillage using agricultural machinery. A key aspect of the DEM for obtaining accurate agrotechnical and energy indicators of soil cult...
Soil erosion in vineyards is a major environmental problem, particularly in hilly Mediterranean environments. Our study evaluated the effectiveness of permanent grass cover (PG), continuous tillage (CT), and green manure (GM) in reducing soil erosion...
A micro-tiller vibrates severely during the rotary tillage process, which may cause operators to develop white finger disease. However, for most vibration models, the acting force between the soil and the rotary cutter roll was simplified to only a c...
Modeling agricultural systems, from the point of view of saving and optimizing water, is a challenging task, because it may require multiple soil physical and hydraulic measurements to investigate the entire crop cycle. The Beerkan method was propose...
Conservation tillage (CT) is an agricultural technology for sustainable soil use, and clearing the root-stubble remaining in the seedbed and nursery bed is a core aspect of CT. In this paper, the characteristics and the testing methods of root-stubbl...
In the northeast plains of China, the intensive utilization of agricultural soils has been a persistent issue, and finding ways to utilize soil resources efficiently and sustainably through a scientifically-driven management system has become a cruci...
Strip rotary tillage seeding technology has been widely used in rice–wheat rotation system, benefiting the economy greatly. The purpose of farming is to create a comfortable seedbed environment for crop growth. Therefore, it is necessary to con...
This study underscores the critical role of tillage methods in optimizing soybean yield and quality. Plowed tillage + strip-drill sowing (PSD) offers a balance between crop productivity and quality by maintaining soil structure while enhancing nutrie...
The production of winter wheat, spring barley, spring oilseed rape, and field beans requires detailed experimental data studies to analyze the quality and productivity of spring barley grain under different cultivation and tillage conditions. As the...
Aiming at the problems of inter-row straw congestion, soil accumulation, and consequent uneven seeding depth during high-speed sowing with narrow row spacing under the summer maize no-tillage sowing mode in the Huang-Huai-Hai region, this study propo...
A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of different tillage methods, and their interaction on the dynamic changes of straw decomposition rate, mechanical properties, and micro-structure of the stalk. A nylon mesh bag technique was used...
This study applied a broad continuum of risk analysis methods including mean-variance and coefficient of variation (CV) statistical criteria, second-degree stochastic dominance (SSD), stochastic dominance with respect to a function (SDRF), and stocha...
A decline in rainfall as a source of agricultural water has affected and will continue to affect sustainable crop production globally including in Hungary. Conservation of the greatest water reservoir is important for the sustainable development of a...
Subsoiling tillage breaks up the shallow plow layer and thickened plow pan resulting from prolonged crop rotation, thus enhancing the soil tillage layer environment and fostering crop growth. However, these changes in tillage practices are not accomp...
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