The study of soil–plant–machine interaction (SPMI) examines the system dynamics at the
interface of soil, machine, and plant materials, primarily consisting of soil–machine, soil …

Mole rat (Scaptochirus moschatus), a soil-burrowing mammal, can efficiently dig soil using
its fore claws. The profile curves of its claw toe provide excellent structure for digging. In this …

There is a growing realization that gender matters in African agriculture. However, much of
the present scholarly and policy debate concerning gender and farming is rather lacking …

Due to Ethiopia's rising population, the prediction of a draft force has several crucial in
improving tillage performance in smallholder farmland. It helps in proper usage of animal …

The finite element method (FEM) has been widely used to model interaction of tillage tool
and soil, because it is capable to provide an accurate prediction of tillage resistance …

Praying mantis is one of the most efficient predators in insect world, which has a pair of
powerful tools, two sharp and strong forelegs. Its femur and tibia are both armed with a …

Proper prediction of tillage force is difficult, inconvenient, and time-consuming in field work
since many external factors should be taken into consideration. The need for a sound …

In Recent years we have seen remarkable development in the field of agriculture. Big
farmers are using advance machine tools now a days like harvester, cultivator, tractor. In …

This study presents a numerical investigation regarding the stress distribution on the new
designed disc harrow using the ANSYS software. A conventional disc, notched disc, and a …

An agricultural implement for underground application of rodenticide bait to control the
Mediterranean pocket gopher (Microtus Duodecimcostatus) in fruit orchards has been …