Baler. It is an agricultural machine whose sole use is to collect hay, oats , straw, etc. and compress it into bales that are finally tied with ropes. Steps before packing Before baling hay or any material to be baled, it is necessary to mow it with a mower , let the hay dry, use a baler (used to turn … Read more
Pathogenic agents . A pathogenic biological agent is an element or medium capable of producing some type of disease or damage in the body of an animal , human being or plant , whose conditions are predisposed to the aforementioned occasions. Agents that cause plant diseases are characterized as infectious (biotic or living) and noninfectious (abiotic or nonliving). Infectious agents include bacteria , fungi , mycoplasmas , nematodes , and viruses . … Read more
Insecticide. A chemical compound based on substances expelled by animals, used to kill insects, usually by inhibiting vital enzymes. The etymological origin of the word insecticide comes from Latin and literally means to kill insects. It is a type of biocide. History and origin Already in the Hellenistic period, the use of different products to scare away flies is … Read more
Subsoiler. Implement used for deep ploughing (scarification) of agricultural land, below the topsoil, without turning the soil, especially to achieve its decompaction and facilitate aeration, water infiltration and root penetration. It is also known as a heavy scarifier or subsoiling plough . Decompaction of soils The continued use of tractors, means of transport and other heavy equipment, as well as … Read more
A combine harvester, also known as a combine, is a versatile agricultural machine that performs both harvesting and threshing functions. It is used to harvest a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, and soybeans Traditionally, the harvesting of cereal grain was carried out manually by groups of harvesters who moved from one geographic region of Cuba to … Read more
Motor cultivator. Tractor with only two wheels used in orchards and small farms, to which various machines and implements can be added to perform soil preparation work, cultural care, forage harvesting, transport, operating a water pump, etc. It is also known in some Spanish-speaking countries as a “ motoazada ” or “ motocultivador ”. Characteristics Motor cultivators differ from tractors … Read more