Technical documentation
Evaluating the uniformity of spading on sandy soils using computer simulation
Mallee Sustainable Farming
2017
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Abstract
Key Messages • How uniformly the surface layer is mixed can be used to qualify the spading operation • Computer simulation is used to better understand the machine factors affecting the spading uniformity • Faster forward speeds and deeper operating depth lead to less uniform mixing within the spaded profile. Dual passes with the spader can significantly improve uniformity. • Field research is required to identify which applications (e.g. lime, clay, organic matter, fertiliser, etc.) can benefit from uniform spading in terms of crop response, and when less uniform (= lower cost) spading is adequate for sandy soils.
Details
- Title
- Evaluating the uniformity of spading on sandy soils using computer simulation
- Creators
- Mustafa Ucgul - University of South AustraliaChris Saunders - University of South AustraliaJack Desbiolles - University of South Australia
- Publisher
- Mallee Sustainable Farming; Australia
- Grant note
- GRDC (project CSP00203)
- Identifiers
- 991013044012402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Technical documentation