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What type of weeding is a tractor-mounted weeder used for?
What type of weeding is a tractor-mounted weeder used for?
What is the primary requirement for an operator to use a tractor-mounted weeder?
What is the primary requirement for an operator to use a tractor-mounted weeder?
Why should the height, weight, and stature of the operator be recorded?
Why should the height, weight, and stature of the operator be recorded?
What should be recorded before and after each test trial?
What should be recorded before and after each test trial?
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What is the maximum draft of the weeder that a draft animal can handle?
What is the maximum draft of the weeder that a draft animal can handle?
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What is the requirement for the tractor to be used with the weeder?
What is the requirement for the tractor to be used with the weeder?
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What is the purpose of recording the operator's physical characteristics and health data?
What is the purpose of recording the operator's physical characteristics and health data?
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What is the type of tractor that can be used with a tractor-mounted weeder?
What is the type of tractor that can be used with a tractor-mounted weeder?
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What is the benefit of using a tractor-mounted weeder?
What is the benefit of using a tractor-mounted weeder?
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What is the primary function of a tractor-mounted weeder?
What is the primary function of a tractor-mounted weeder?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Weeders
- Weeds are plants that grow in areas where they are not desired by farmers, limiting or disrupting crop growth and production.
- Weeds are characterized by their ability to rapidly populate large areas through reproduction and dispersal.
Importance of Weed Control
- Weed control is crucial to prevent massive economic loss in farmland productivity.
- If left unmanaged, hardy and invasive weeds can lead to huge economic loss in the long run.
Definition and Objectives of Weeders
- A weeder is a device used to remove unwanted vegetation (weeds) from agricultural lands or gardens.
- The objective of weeders is to remove unwanted vegetation from agricultural fields or gardens.
Classification of Weeders
By Design of Soil Working Part
- Blade type: Rectangular, triangular, or crescent shapes with cutting edges sharpened and hardened.
- Tine type: Straight, curved, round, or square cross-section steel rods with sharply pointed and hardened soil engaging ends.
- Rotary type: Curved or straight spikes or puddles radially attached to a common axle, rotating to uproot and bury weeds.
By Power Source
- Manually-operated weeders:
- Hand-held weeder: Utilizes blade or tine type soil working parts with short, medium, or long handles.
- Push-type weeder: Utilizes blade, tine, or rotary soil working parts for dry and wet field weeding.
- Animal-drawn weeder: Pulls soil working parts mounted on a frame or tool bar for dry field weeding.
- Power-weeder: A rotary weeder driven by its own engine for wet field weeding.
- Tractor-mounted weeder: Soil working parts mounted on a frame or tool bar and pulled by a two- or four-wheel tractor for dry field weeding.
Operator and Equipment Requirements
- The operator should be in good health, experienced in using the weeder, and familiar with the operation and requirements of the test method.
- The operator's height, weight, and stature should be recorded.
- Pulse rate and blood pressure before and after each test trial should be recorded.
- The draft animal should be in good physical condition during the test.
- The draft of the weeder should not be more than 15% of the animal's body weight.
- The tractor should be compatible with the weeder according to the manufacturer's specifications.
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Description
This quiz covers the importance of weed control in agriculture, characteristics of weeds, and the role of machinery and equipment in crop maintenance. Learn about the different types of weeders and water pumping equipment used in farming.
