Agriculture Tools and Equipment

Study Notes

Tools Used in Cultivation

Hand tools:
- Hoe: used for weeding and cultivating soil
- Rake: used for leveling and smoothing soil
- Trowel: used for transplanting and mixing soil
- Pruning shears: used for pruning plants
Mechanized tools:
- Tractor: used for plowing, cultivating, and planting
- Plow: used for breaking and turning over soil
- Cultivator: used for loosening and aerating soil
- Seeder: used for planting seeds
Specialized tools:
- Irrigation equipment: used for watering plants
- Sprayers: used for applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Measuring tools: used for measuring soil pH, moisture, and temperature

Equipment Used in Cultivation

Soil preparation equipment:
- Rototiller: used for breaking up and aerating soil
- Disk harrow: used for breaking up clods and leveling soil
- Leveler: used for leveling and smoothing soil
Irrigation equipment:
- Sprinkler systems: used for distributing water to plants
- Drip irrigation systems: used for delivering water directly to roots
- Pumps: used for pumping water to irrigation systems
Crop management equipment:
- Planters: used for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings
- Mulchers: used for applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Harvesting equipment: used for gathering and collecting crops

Description

Test your knowledge of hand tools, mechanized tools, and specialized equipment used in agriculture, including soil preparation, irrigation, and crop management. Learn about the different types of tools and equipment used in cultivation.