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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
New Tool Fertilizes Fields And Reduces Runoff Nutrients
A new field tool developed by Agricultural Research Service scientists applies poultry litter to fields in shallow bands, reducing runoff of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.A new tool developed by ARS agricultural engineers.The tool digs shallow trenches about 2 to 3 inches deep in the soil. It then places the poultry litter in the trenches and covers it with soil.Designed to attach to a tractor, the litter applicator can dig four trenches as it is pulled through the field.
Read more: here
Read more: here
Labels: Agriculture Engineering, Fertilizers
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