Abstract: A bolting and drilling system comprising a vehicle, a gantry mounted to the vehicle, a boom assembly having a first end mounted to the gantry and a second end having a first quick connector and a second quick connector. The system includes a bolter assembly connectable to the first quick connector, wherein the bolter assembly comprises a stinger, a drill and a bolter for stinging, drilling and bolting a roof of an underground mine. The system includes a drill feed assembly connectable to the second quick connector, wherein the drill feed assembly comprises a drill for drilling a rock face of a heading. The drill feed assembly is longer than the bolter assembly.

Abstract: A fertilizer spike is insertable into soil utilizing a tool having prongs. The fertilizer spike comprises a fertilizer body comprised of fertilizer material having a base end with an outer surface that converges toward a tip end, in which at least two channels are formed into the fertilizer body, for receiving the prongs of the tool. The fertilizer spike is also provided with a soil abutment surface that is adapted to hold the fertilizer spike in the soil when the tool is pulled away from the fertilizer spike. The prongs release the fertilizer spike as the tool is withdrawn.

Abstract: A simple, one person transplanter in use from a standing position having a rectangular, tubular frame, the distance equivalent to the distance required between plants, and a dibble on one end to make the hole for the container which also spaces the plants the proper distance and having a hollow delivery chute for the containerized plants and a pair of opposed trowels for closing the soil around the container and also a platform secured to the upper end to support flats whereby the person doing the transplating is in a standing position at all times.