Machinery and irrigation
Section control
A technology that automatically switches off individual sections of agricultural equipment when passing over areas that have already been treated.
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Machinery and irrigation
Section control system
A precision farming technology that automatically switches off individual sprayer or planter sections when crossing previously treated areas of a field.
Machinery and irrigation
Seed monitoring system
An electronic system equipped with sensors that monitors seed flow through planter tubes to ensure consistent seed placement during field operations.
Machinery and irrigation
Seeding complex
A seeding complex is a high-capacity agricultural implement that combines soil preparation, fertilizer application, and seed placement in a single pass.
Machinery and irrigation
Seeding complex frame
The seeding complex frame is the primary structural chassis designed to support and align all working tools, distribution systems, and hoppers during field oper...
Machinery and irrigation
Seeding unit
A seeding unit is a working assembly of a planter or air seeder designed to open a furrow, place seeds at a precise depth, and cover them with soil.
Machinery and irrigation
Self-propelled sprayer
A specialized agricultural vehicle equipped with its own engine and chassis, designed for efficient application of liquid fertilizers and crop protection produc...
Machinery and irrigation
Solenoid valve
An electromechanically operated device used to automatically control the flow of water in irrigation systems via an electrical signal.
Machinery and irrigation
Spray angle
The geometric angle of the spray pattern emitted by a nozzle, which determines the width of the spray coverage on the target area.
Machinery and irrigation
Spray drift
The physical movement of pesticide droplets through the air at the time of application to any site other than the intended area.
Machinery and irrigation
Spray volume
This is the total volume of product diluted in water or another solvent applied per unit area of the treated field.
Machinery and irrigation
Sprayer boom
A horizontal frame mounted on a sprayer, equipped with nozzles to distribute liquid pesticides or fertilizers evenly across the crop area.
Machinery and irrigation
Sprayer boom
A sprayer boom is a horizontal structure mounted on a sprayer that holds nozzles to evenly distribute liquid chemicals over a field crop.
Machinery and irrigation
Sprayer calibration
The process of adjusting a field sprayer to ensure the precise application of a specific rate of pesticides or fertilizers per unit area.
Machinery and irrigation
Sprayer section
A sprayer section is an independent part of the spray boom equipped with nozzles that can be switched on or off separately from the rest of the system.
Machinery and irrigation
Sprinkler
A sprinkler is a device used in irrigation systems to spray water over crops, simulating natural rainfall for efficient plant hydration.
Machinery and irrigation
Surface irrigation
A method of watering crops where water is applied directly to the soil surface and spreads across the field by gravity.