Agricultural Machinery (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Primary soil cultivation implement
Primary soil cultivation implement
Plough
Machine that addresses soil compaction
Machine that addresses soil compaction
Subsoiler
Harrow's main function
Harrow's main function
Secondary cultivation - breaks up soil surface and clods
Roller's purpose in soil cultivation
Roller's purpose in soil cultivation
Creates firm seedbed (final step)
Key advantage of seed drills over broadcasting
Key advantage of seed drills over broadcasting
Higher germination rates through precise depth and spacing
Three functions of combine harvester
Three functions of combine harvester
Reaping, threshing, winnowing
Reaping (combine harvester)
Reaping (combine harvester)
Cutting stalks of grain crops
Threshing (combine harvester)
Threshing (combine harvester)
Loosening grain from straw and chaff
Winnowing (combine harvester)
Winnowing (combine harvester)
Separating grain from chaff using air currents
Mower conditioner's conditioning mechanism
Mower conditioner's conditioning mechanism
Two rollers crimp/crush stems for faster drying