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Sustainable Agriculture – Developing Countries Perspective
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The paper discusses the factors affecting the sustainable agriculture and its adoption in the developing countries. It argues the importance of economic aspect of sustainable agriculture and the necessity of meeting farmers ...
Influence of Subsidies on Technical Equipment and Efficiency of Family Farm
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The aim of the study was to determine the influence of subsidies on the technical equipment of holdings. The level of technical equipment of holdings, considering the amount of subsidies, economic size and income, in the ...
Assessment of the Integration of Mechanical Weeding for Weed Control in Sugar Beet-Growing
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The aim of this research was to evaluate the potential of mechanical weeding for the cultivation of sugar beet by comparing four weed control programmes (one chemical, two mixed (chemical and mechanical) and one mechanical). ...
Selected Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/TPS Composites as a Material for Flowerpots and Horticulture Containers
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) was prepared from native potato starch:glycerol:keratin (70:20:10 wt.%) blends and processed using a modified single screw extruder at L/D=16. Recycled polypropylene was mixed with TPS at the ...
The Assessment of Wear Metal Concentration in Engine Oils Originating From Agricultural Tractors in the Aspect of Their Operational Properties
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
One of the paths leading to the development of sustainable agriculture is to reduce the amount of energy lost during agricultural production. This can be accomplished through proper farm machinery management. The engine ...
New Technical Solutions for Precise and Safe Application of Plant Protection Products
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The technical development of field crop sprayers have reached a high level. Due to automation and assistance modern sprayers are able to achieve very high application quality combined with low risks for environment and ...
The Analysis of the Connection of Two Tools of a Modular Device for Soil Application of the Digestate
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The issue of connecting two collaborating tools in the scope of determination of forces occurring in the hitch of the tools was discussed. The analysis was carried out at the example of a modular device for soil application ...
Apple Tree Yield Analysis Using Data Mining
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The paper analyses an orcharding farm that specializes in apple trees production. Based on the data for the period of 2008-2014, the authors analysed the main factors that might have impact on apple yield. A computer system ...
Animal Well-Being Biological Hazard Assessment for Transport Logistics in Sustainable Agriculture in the Republic of Poland
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
This paper presents the findings of the cattle well-being in transport audit conducted in the period from 2007 till 2012. Respective veterinary check-ups were audited: upon dispatch, upon arrival, at rest, sale (at markets ...
The Effect of Transportation Choices on Energetic Effectivenes of Rapeseed Plantation
(Department of Machinery Exploitation and Management of Production Processes, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, 2017-11)
The computer modelling is applied to the analysis of the effect of choices of transportation means, and transport organization on energetic effectiveness of biodiesel production system. In general, needs of transport of ...