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Abstract
This paper aims to introduce the concept, function and importance of power harrow in modern agriculture. Power harrow is a kind of farm tool powered by tractor or other machinery, which is widely used in soil cultivation and treatment. Through soil loosening, breaking, leveling and mixing operations, power harrows greatly improve the efficiency of agricultural operations and soil quality. This paper will also analyze the working principle, types of power harrow and its influence on agricultural production, and look forward to its future development trend.
keyword
Agricultural tools, power harrow, agricultural mechanization, soil tillage, modern agriculture
introduction
Agricultural mechanization is one of the important symbols of the development of modern agriculture. In the process of agricultural production, the quality of cultivated soil directly affects the growth and yield of crops. The traditional manual farming method is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also can not effectively improve soil structure and farming efficiency. With the progress of agricultural technology, all kinds of mechanized farming equipment are gradually applied in agricultural production, and the power rake is one of the key agricultural tools, which greatly improves the farming efficiency and soil quality. This paper will discuss in detail the role of power harrow and its importance in agriculture.
The concept of power harrow for agricultural machinery
Power harrow is a kind of agricultural tool specially used for soil cultivation driven by mechanical power. It is usually used in conjunction with tractors and other power machinery, and the rake teeth or rake knife are driven by the mechanical transmission system for soil tilling, soil breaking, soil loosening and leveling operations. Compared with the traditional manual tillage or manual harrow, the power harrow has the advantages of high efficiency, simple operation and uniform tillage quality.
Function and function of power rake
The main functions of the power rake can be summarized as follows:
1. Soil crushing function
Power harrows break up clods with high-speed rotating harrow teeth or blades to make the soil more delicate and facilitate root growth and germination of crops. This function is especially suitable for areas where the soil is relatively hard and blocky.
2. Soil loosening and ventilation
Tillage with power harrow can loosen the topsoil and increase the permeability and water drainage of the soil. This is very beneficial for the respiration and absorption of nutrients by the roots of the crop, especially during the rainy season or high humidity conditions to help prevent soil compaction and water problems.
3. Soil levelling
The power rake can level the land and reduce the roughness of the soil surface during the cultivation process. This leveling effect helps the seeds to be evenly seeded, improve the germination rate, and also creates favorable conditions for subsequent irrigation and field management.
4. Mix tilling and fertilizer
Some power harrows can also play a shallow plowing role, helping to evenly mix crop residues or applied fertilizers with the soil, thereby improving the soil's fertility and nutrient supply capacity.
Classification of power harrows
According to the mode of operation and functional characteristics, power harrows can be divided into several common types:
1. Rotary rake
Rotary rake through the rotary blade or rake teeth to the soil deep soil breaking and loosening operation, suitable for harder soil, usually used for the initial cultivation of large areas of arable land. Its high earth-breaking capacity makes it a common power farm harrow.
2. Disk harrow
The disc harrow consists of a number of disc-shaped blades and is suitable for breaking and mixing large pieces of soil. The disc harrow has strong penetration and can be ploughed and mixed in deeper soil layers, so it is often used in heavy tilling or deep soil turning operations.
3. Spring tooth harrow
Spring-tooth harrows are commonly used for light tillage tasks, such as loosening and leveling of topsoil. Its harrow teeth have certain elasticity, which can adapt to the changes of different terrain during operation and reduce the damage to soil structure. Spring-tooth harrows are usually used for fine raking and leveling after tillage, especially for light soil or land that has been initially tilled.
Working principle of power rake
Power harrows rely on mechanical power to drive, usually by connecting with a tractor to obtain working power. When the tractor travels, the teeth, blades or disks of the power rake rotate or advance with the transmission device, through which the soil is physically acted on to complete the soil cultivation and treatment.
The working depth and tillage effect of the power rake can be adjusted according to different needs. For example, operators can adjust the rake Angle, pressure or working speed to adapt to different soil conditions and job requirements. This flexibility allows power harrows to adapt to different types of crop growing requirements and farming environments.
The importance of power harrow in agricultural production
As an important part of modern agricultural machinery, the power rake has a profound impact on agricultural production:
1. Improve farming efficiency
Compared with the traditional manual tillage, the power harrow significantly improves the tillage efficiency. Large areas of land can complete high-quality farming tasks in a relatively short time, reducing the consumption of human resources, but also reduce the cost of agricultural production.
2. Improve soil structure
Power harrows improve the physical structure of soil by breaking up clods, loosening soil and mixing organic matter. This helps to enhance the soil's air permeability, water retention and nutrient absorption, thereby increasing crop yield and quality.
3. Reduce soil degradation
The proper use of power harrows prevents soil compaction and overcompaction, helping to maintain a healthy and sustainable use of the soil. Power harrows can also reduce fertilizer waste and soil nutrient loss by evenly mixing fertilizer and soil.
4. Adapt to different agricultural needs
Different types of power harrows can be adapted to a variety of crops and different soil conditions. From primary tillage to meticulous land leveling, powered harrows provide efficient solutions for different stages of agricultural production.
Future development trend of power harrow
With the development of agricultural automation and intelligence, the design and function of power harrows are also improving. In the future, the power rake will develop in the direction of more intelligent, efficient and environmental protection. By combining with precision agriculture technology, power harrows can automate operations and achieve precise control through advanced technologies such as sensors and GPS positioning, further improving operational efficiency and farming quality. In addition, the development of new energy power machinery will also bring more environmentally friendly options for the use of power harrows and reduce the dependence on traditional fuels.
conclusion
As an important tool in modern agricultural machinery, the power rake has significantly improved the efficiency of agricultural production and the quality of soil tillage. By analyzing its working principle, function and positive impact on agricultural production, it can be seen that the power rake will play an important role in current and future agricultural production. With the continuous progress of technology, power harrows will play a more important role in promoting sustainable development of agriculture, improving production efficiency and improving soil quality.
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