A new hoe share design for weed control: measurements of soil movement and draught forces during operation

作者：Znova Liubava^*; Melander Bo; Lisowski Aleksander; Klonowski Jacek; Chlebowski Jaroslaw; Edwards Gareth T. C.; Nielsen Soren Kirkegaard; Green Ole

来源：Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B-Soil and Plant Science, 2018, 68(2): 139-148.

DOI：10.1080/09064710.2017.1367837

• Soil disturbance
• soil movement
• draught force
• sweep
• share
• soil bin

This research introduces a new share design (L-share) that reduces the undesired random soil movement, providing a more controlled disturbance of the upper soil layer. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate draught forces and soil movements when operating the new share. Materials and Methods: Experiments were conducted in a laboratory set-up using a soil bin with a fine loamy soil texture. The soil was compacted to a bulk density of 1500kgm(-3), with a penetration index of 486kPa and a mean water content of 10%. The cultivation depths were 30, 50 and 70mm and the operation speeds were 0.84, 1.67 and 2.31ms(-1). Cubes were used to measure soil movement by recording the displacement from their initial positions. The soil surface and furrow profile were measured by using a 2D laser range scanner. Results: The results showed that increasing operation speed and cultivation depths generally increased draught forces and soil movement. Changing the cultivation depth from 30 to 50mm resulted in a 63% greater longitudinal force (F-x), and 71% greater F-x when increasing the cultivation depth from 50 to 70mm. Conclusion: The study showed that the new L-share mounted on a modified spring tine only causes minor soil movement and thereby minimising the undesirable soil movement.

• 出版日期2018