Crop Trampling Can Lead to Yield Loss
Soil compaction has become a frequent issue in crop fields, causing erosion during rainy periods and yield loss during droughts. Another growing concern is plant trampling.
The costs associated with sprayers in the application of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides involve expenses that must be considered by the farmer. It is important to calculate the data and losses caused by spraying, and the crop trampling from the equipment’s wheels must be taken into account, since it will lead to reduced productivity.
Have you ever stopped to think about the compaction that machinery traffic causes in the soil? Trampling caused by the wheels of tractors or self-propelled sprayers is a limiting factor for high-quality seed production. This can occur due to the direct crushing of plants or seeds, reducing yield in the field.
With the emergence of new pests and diseases, the number of sprayers pass in the field has increased, and the immediate consequence is more trampling, especially when working with later-cycle cultivars.
A study shows that, under certain conditions, plant trampling during applications on 1 hectare, using an equipment with an 18-meter boom, can result in a loss of 115.2 kg in productivity on that single hectare. More details on this calculation can be found at the following link (http://maissoja.com.br/calculo-do-dano-e-da-perda-causados-pelo-amassamento-dos-pneus-do-equipamento-de-pulverizacao-nas-culturas-da-soja-e-do-trigo/)
Spray mixture preparation helps reduce the number of sprayers pass in the field. However, to further minimize plant trampling, it is important to use ready-mix equipment that optimizes logistics within the field area.
The Speed Mix, in addition to reducing sprayer downtime for preparing a new mixture, can transport the mixture already prepared and refill the machinery at strategic points in the field, avoiding the need for large maneuvers which, when they occur, cause significant crop trampling.
Talk to one of our specialists to better understand how Speed Mix can help increase your productivity and improve your logistics during pesticide application. Learn more about Rotoplastyc’s ready-to-use spray mixture here.
