Calculate the cost of tractor operations per rai—including fuel, labor, depreciation, repairs, and equipment—and determine the break-even point to compare total costs and decide whether to perform the work yourself or hire a tractor service.
What is crop rotation? Learn about the principles of crop rotation, the selection of legumes, and soil restoration strategies to help manage soil nutrients and reduce disease accumulation in the field.
Rice blast is a fungal disease that typically spreads during the rainy season, particularly in fields where moisture accumulates. Therefore, farmers need to understand how to identify the symptoms and monitor their crops for the disease.
A guide to preparing a new planting plot, covering everything from assessing soil conditions and checking for hardpan to selecting the right plow and planning the plowing pattern to suit the terrain—minimizing repeated passes, saving fuel, and ensuring the soil is ready for planting.
Using an unsuitable plow causes excessive strain on the tractor, results in poor soil breakup, and leads to rapid wear. Understanding how to select the right plow and implements—matched to both the tractor and soil conditions—will enhance the efficiency of the plowing operation.
Excessive power consumption, a drop in engine speed, or wheel slippage while pulling a plow are issues that impact a tractor's energy efficiency; in the long run, they can lead to damage that drives up costs.
Prepare the soil for planting after the floodwaters recede by assessing moisture levels, observing soil conditions, selecting appropriate tillage equipment, and establishing a proper work sequence to ensure the plot is ready for cultivation.
Prepare the soil for cassava cultivation by clearing plant debris, conditioning the soil, plowing to open the surface, and preparing planting furrows; effectively manage the field following the harvest season.
Proper soil preparation is the foundation of successful cultivation; therefore, novice farmers need to understand the differences between initial plowing, secondary plowing, and harrowing, as well as the roles of various tractor implements.
Prepare the soil for the rainy season to ensure a loose, friable texture and address issues with waterlogging and compaction. This guide covers recommended ploughing techniques and the selection of appropriate implements to get your fields ready for rainy-season cultivation.
Frequent rain causes grass to grow rapidly—how can you manage it cost-effectively? Learn a weed management plan for the first 30–45 days, along with strategies for soil preparation and efficient cost reduction in grass control.
Before taking your plow, disc harrow, and rotary tiller out to the field during the rainy season, don't forget to check 12 key points. This helps minimize the risk of mid-job breakdowns, saves on repair costs, and boosts soil preparation efficiency.
What causes rice plants to turn yellow after heavy rain? Learn how to distinguish between yellowing caused by waterlogging and nutrient deficiency, and discover solutions and preventive measures to safeguard your yield.
Understand the causes of sugarcane lodging—ranging from hardpan soil, weak root systems, and strong winds to waterlogging—and learn soil preparation and field management strategies to minimize risk and safeguard long-term yields.
Don't ignore problems like overheated tractor hubs, noisy hubs, or grease leaks! Check both the plow hub caps and the rotary tiller hub caps with these simple methods, saving you time and repair costs.
Rotary tiller blade nuts frequently loosen, no matter how much you tighten them, they keep coming undone, causing the blade to wobble. What can you do? Let's look at the real cause and how to properly assemble the rotary tiller blade nuts and screws like a true mechanic!
Discover the key reasons why CMT's agricultural equipment spare parts are of high quality, meet standards, and are more durable, meeting user needs more effectively. These are the important factors...
Here are 10 frequently asked questions about using rotary tillers for beginners, covering everything from setup to maintenance, to help you achieve beautiful soil, work efficiently, prevent machine breakage, and reduce long-term costs.
Burning sugarcane fields or stubble may constitute a violation of laws prohibiting open burning. Therefore, farmers must understand this law to avoid risking becoming offenders.
Share 5 techniques for managing rice straw after harvesting, along with recommendations for additional equipment that will help farmers manage rice straw efficiently, avoid burning, and protect the environment.
Get to know sustainable agriculture and introduce a simple guide to adapting to modern agriculture that farmers can follow to achieve good yields that are friendly to the environment and the future.
Share 3 tips on how to till the soil to grow field crops to have a chance to produce a full yield. Adjust the soil condition to be fine, loose, and full of organic matter, making it most suitable for cultivation.
