Types of Farming Machinery and Equipment for Agricultural Operations
Agriculture has been the way of life for countless societies since the dawn of civilization. While the methods for handling crops and livestock have changed over the years, the goal remains the same and that is to produce healthy yields for human consumption. Modern agriculture is reliant on machinery and other modern equipment for handling day-to-day operations.
As with any other machinery, farming equipment will wear with time and use and will need to be replaced. In some cases, you may not need to replace the entire unit and can restore the machine back in working order with Michigan Kubota Parts and accessories. This saves money as you do not have to dispose of an entire vehicle or machinery due to a single faulty part.
There is some basic equipment that should be a part of every farm stable. Common items include the following:
* Harrow - This is an item similar to a plough and is used for loosening soil. Modern harrows are fitted onto a tractor though there are also old-fashion harrows that are fastened onto horses or oxen. A harrow may utilize spikes, disc blades or a spring-tooth.
* Cultivator - This is a farm tool used for secondary tillage. This includes stirring, overturning and digging of soil. Cultivators also aids in pulverizing the soil, which helps to control and kill existing weeds.
* Chisel Plough - This equipment has a function similar to the cultivator and is used to aerate the soil while keeping crop residue intact and on top of the soil. Chisel ploughs may be secured to an animal with a farmer directing the plough or operated via farm tractor.
* Planter - A soil planter is normally attached behind a trailer where it disperses and sows seeds. With a planter, seeds are distributed evenly in a precise manner along rows.
* Drip Irrigation - Most farms employ some form of trickle irrigation system that slowly releases water into the soil using a combination of pipes, pumps, valves, tubing and emitters. The slow release helps to save water and fertilizer.
* Reaper - As the name suggests, a reaper is a tool used to reap crops during harvest. In olden times, this was done by hand with a reaper cutting rye though modern reapers are attached to a tractor for better efficiency.
Farm equipment and vehicles require heavy maintenance and regular inspections to ensure continued performance. When a piece of equipment is not operating properly, the problem can normally be addressed by having a single part replaced. Michigan Knight Parts are among the most reliable and most trustworthy in its industry.
There are various sites and stores that carry Michigan Hesston parts as well as accessories from various other reputable brands. Whether you need a replacement part or an entire new vehicle or equipment, it is important that replacements are made in a timely manner. In order to produce the best yields, healthy crops and fertile soil, farmers must ensure that their equipment is in good enough condition to handle the rigorous tasks they are designed for.
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Submitted on: 2013-10-13 18:26:09