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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

An electronic device used to automatically control the operation of irrigation systems based on a set schedule or environmental sensor feedback.

Machinery and irrigation

This is the rate at which water is applied to a specific area of land over a set period of time.

Machinery and irrigation

A technical device used for artificial irrigation of crops by spraying water, simulating natural rainfall.

Machinery and irrigation

The physical force of water flowing through the system that ensures its consistent distribution through sprinklers or emitters to the crop.