Agronomy knowledge

Agronomist dictionary

Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.

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Machinery and irrigation

Emitter

An emitter is a device used in drip irrigation systems that regulates and delivers water or nutrient solutions to plants at a controlled, specific rate.

Machinery and irrigation

Equipment pitch

Equipment pitch is the longitudinal tilt of an agricultural implement relative to the soil surface, affecting the uniformity of soil engagement.