Abstract: The present application relates to a soil tillage implement (10) having soil tillage tools (28), in particular disc tools, which are arranged in multiple tool rows (30.1 . . . 30.3) following one another in the working direction (A) and which are oriented transversely to the working direction (A), and having a running gear with at least one main wheel (20.1, 20.2), which is spaced apart from a centre longitudinal axis (22) transversely to the working direction (A) by a lateral wheel distance (dr). Here, the running gear is arranged with respect to the soil tillage tools (28) in such a manner that with respect to the working direction (A) in front of and to the left and right of the running gear at least one soil tillage tool (28) is arranged. All soil tillage tools (28) which are arranged in the tool row (30.

Abstract: Agricultural devices, row unit adjustment systems, and methods of adjusting a depth of a furrow. In some aspects, an agricultural device is adapted to plant seeds and includes a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame and adapted to cut a furrow including a depth, a sensor adapted to sense a characteristic associated with planting seeds and generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic, and a processing unit receiving the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. The depth of the furrow is adjustable based on the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. Such characteristic may be a characteristic of the soil, a force applied to the agricultural device, or a position of a portion of the agricultural device.

Abstract: A working vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a lifting device provided on the vehicle body; a first setting member to set a reference position in a height direction of the working device coupled to the lifting device; a lifting operation member to be operated to raise and lower the lifting device; a first lifting control unit to perform reference lifting control to raise or lower the lifting device so that the working device is located at the reference position; and a second lifting control unit to stop the reference lifting control when the lifting operation member is operated during work by the working device and to raise or lower the lifting device in response to the operation of the lifting operation member. The first lifting control unit performs control to return the lifting device to a position corresponding to the reference position when the operation of the lifting operation member is released after the reference lifting control is stopped.

Abstract: Presently described is a device (1) for adjusting the angle of disc sections for agricultural harrows which comprises at least one articulation element (10) configured to be pivotally attached to a beam (200) of an agricultural harrow (2), the articulation element (10) being configured to be pivotally attached to an adjustment shaft (20), thus allowing the angular adjustment of the beams of the agricultural harrow sections in both a horizontal plane and a vertical/transverse plane, comprising simple construction when compared to solutions existing in the prior art, making use of few components to allow both adjustments, and providing simple, practical and fast operation, requiring few manipulation steps.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes one or more tires, a detector to detect a low pressure state in which a pressure of one of the tires is lower than a reference range or a high pressure state in which the tire pressure is higher than the reference range, and a controller to control an operation of at least one of the agricultural machine and an additional agricultural machine to be linked to the agricultural machine. One of the agricultural machine and the additional agricultural machine is a work vehicle that is capable of self-driving, and the other one is an implement to be linked to the work vehicle. The controller causes, in response to detection of the low or high pressure state, at least one of the agricultural machines to perform a specific operation that is different from an operation to be performed when the pressure is in the reference range.

Abstract: A detection system detects malfunctions in an autonomous farming vehicle during an autonomous routine using one or more models and data from sensors coupled to the autonomous farming vehicle. The models may include machine-learned models trained on the sensor data and configured to identify objects indicative of an operational or malfunctioning component within a tilling assembly such as a tilling shank or sweep. Additionally, a machine-learned model may be trained on sensor data to detect whether debris has plugged the tilling assembly of the autonomous farming vehicle. In response to detecting a malfunction or a plug, the detection system may modify the autonomous routine (e.g., pausing operation) or provide information for the malfunction to be addressed (e.g., the likely location of a malfunctioning sweep that has detached from the tilling assembly).

Abstract: A seeding apparatus for seeding agricultural seeds, seedlings and/or clones into a manufactured growth media of an indoor hydroponic growth system. The seeding apparatus including a media strip supply line configured to supply a quantity of consumable media strip for positioning within a linear aperture of a manufactured growth media, a depth gauge configured to fold the consumable media strip into a first part and a second part with a fold positioned therebetween, and to force the fold towards a bottom of the linear aperture of the manufactured growth media with the first part and the second part of the consumable media strip residing against walls defined by the linear aperture, and a seed supply line configured to introduce a metered quantity of agricultural seeds, seedlings and/or clones into the folded, consumable media strip.

Abstract: This document concerns a device for airflow-assisted feeding of granular material in an agricultural implement, comprising an air inlet (1611, 1612), a material inlet (167), and an outlet (162) for material-laden airflow, a roof (163), the horizontal extension of which defines a material pickup zone (160), wherein the material inlet (167), air inlet (1611, 1612) and outlet (162) are connected to the material pickup zone (160), wherein the device furthermore comprises an air inlet valve (164) containing a valve seat (1641) and a valve body (1642). The valve body is rotatable about a geometric axis which is substantially perpendicular to a flow direction at the air inlet. The document also concerns a method for airflow-assisted feeding of material in an agricultural implement, a meter housing, and an agricultural implement comprising such a meter housing. It also concerns a frame for a material pickup module and a method for forming a meter housing.

Abstract: A seed orientation apparatus and system has a seed transfer tube that receives randomly oriented seeds from an agricultural row planter seed meter and moves seeds from a seed collector to a curved pathway in a seed orientation coil assembly. The seed orientation coil assembly uses some combination of aerodynamics, centrifugal force, and path geometry to align the seed. The aligned seed is stabilized and entrained in an air stream and is subsequently discharged into a wedge-shaped furrow, detrained from the air stream, and wedged in the furrow before being covered by a closing wheel, thereby planting the aligned seed into the soil while achieving tip-down seed orientation with the germ facing an adjacent row. The seed orientation apparatus and system may be retrofitted onto existing planter row units. A method of planting is also described.

Abstract: A seed delivery system including a seed meter, a flighted belt configured to accept seed from the seed meter, transport seeds to an ejection location, and eject seeds into a seed trench, and a controller in communication with the flighted belt configured to control the speed of the flighted belt, wherein the controller is configured to dynamically adjust the speed of the flighted belt.

Abstract: A spreading support system includes a height difference acquisition unit to acquire a height difference in an agricultural field, a spread amount acquisition unit to acquire a planned spread amount which is an amount of an object to be spread on the agricultural field, a spread amount correction unit to correct, on the basis of the height difference acquired by the height difference acquisition unit, the planned spread amount acquired by the spread amount acquisition unit to obtain a corrected spread amount, and a spread amount output unit to output the corrected spread amount.

Abstract: A hopper extension includes forward and rearward walls connected by first and second side walls to form a container area having an upper opening and a lower opening. The lower opening includes a mating interface that slidably interfaces with an existing hopper. The hopper extension further includes a ramped wall extending from each of the forward, rearward, first side and second side walls to form a seed opening positioned intermediate the upper and lower openings. An underside of at least one of the ramped walls defining an air cavity that is placed over an air grate of an existing hopper when the hopper extension is secured thereto.

Abstract: A nutrient amount determination device acquires number-of-users information indicating a number of users who use a sports facility within a predetermined period, the sports facility having lawn on which a sport is played. The nutrient amount determination device determines based on the acquired number-of-users information an application amount of at least one nutrient to be applied to the lawn of the sports facility by fertilization within the predetermined period.

Abstract: An agricultural applicator, that applies material to an agricultural field, includes an on-board, real-time image sensor that senses targets for the material to be applied.

Abstract: An improved raking device comprising extendable rake heads for raking granular material.

Abstract: Provided are blades 22R, 22C, 22L rotatably driven about rotational axes XL, XC, XR to be able to cut grass on the ground surface, a housing covering the blades 22R, 22C, 22L and having a lower face thereof opened, a water feeding section provided outside the housing, a water discharging section 54 provided inside the housing for discharging cleaning water fed to the water feeding section, and a water feeding pipe 55 connected to/between the water feeding section and the water discharging section 54. The water discharging section 54 discharges water toward an inner wall face of the housing.

Abstract: An agricultural apparatus including an agricultural vehicle and a trailed mowing apparatus. The agricultural vehicle includes a three point hitch and the trailed mowing apparatus includes a chassis adapted to be mounted on the three point hitch, the chassis including at least one work unit suitable for cutting a standing crop and a first sensor for generating signals indicative of an angle of inclination of the at least one work unit. The agricultural apparatus further has an electronic control unit and a user terminal. The electronic control unit receives the signals indicative of the angle of inclination of the at least one work unit and provides an indication of a cutting height of the at least one work unit via the user terminal. The electronic control unit allows an operator to automatically or semi automatically control the cutting height of the at least one work unit.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an operating rod assembly and a string trimmer. The operating rod assembly includes a first rod provided with a first limiting piece, a second rod provided with a second limiting piece and a connector for connecting the first rod and the second rod. An outer diameter of the second rod is smaller than an inner diameter of the first rod; the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece are matched to limit the relative rotation angle between the first rod and the second rod. When the connector is in a locking state, two ends of the connector respectively lock the first rod and the second rod; when the connector is in a loosening state, the connector releases the second rod or the first rod, and the first rod and the second rod can rotate and stretch relative to each other.

Abstract: A harvesting system includes a header pivotally attached to a combine. The header includes a center section to which a left wing and right wing are pivotally attached. A suspension system of the harvesting system includes first and second engageable states that enable dynamic wing behavior and reduce structural load. The first state corresponds to a harvesting configuration of the header in which the wings are allowed to pivot to allow the header to follow changes in terrain. The second state corresponds to a configuration in which the header is elevated relative to the ground. In the second state, the ability of the wings to pivot is minimized as compared to the first state, which allows the header to be maintained in a substantially flat configuration while minimizing the amount of dynamic load imparted by the header on the combine during non-harvesting transport of the header.

Abstract: The disclosure proceeds from an autonomous lawnmower, having a chassis, a motor for driving a cutting device, and a height adjustment device for a displacement of the cutting device and of the motor relative to the chassis, at least for setting a working height of the cutting device relative to the chassis in particular for setting a cutting height of a cutting tool of the cutting device, wherein the height adjustment device has a hollow cylindrical rotary body and a sliding seat surrounding the rotary body, which rotary body and sliding seat have corresponding threads such that a rotation of the rotary body results in a linear displacement of the sliding seat.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile green-area treatment robot has a treatment tool, a protection device, and a height-adjustment device. A tool height of the treatment tool is adjustable. The protection device is configured to protect against access into the treatment tool. A protection height of the protection device is adjustable. The height-adjustment device is configured for the coupled adjustment of the tool height and the protection height together, such that a tool height adjustment value of the adjustment of the tool height and a protection height adjustment value of the adjustment of the protection height are different. A distance between the treatment tool and the protection device is changed.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for detecting an amount of steering articulation of a steering system are disclosed. The systems and apparatuses may be applied to steering systems of agricultural header transport systems. The systems and apparatuses may include a first component moveable with a first steering component and a second component that is movable with a second steering component. The first component and the second component may interact to generate a notification that a selected amount of steering articulation has occurred or is about to occur. The notification may be provided to an operator, such as in the form of a visual, audible, or haptic output.

Abstract: A chopper drum assembly for a forage harvester including a chopper drum housing, a shear bar, a shear bar holder and a wear plate assembly. The chopper drum housing includes a first part and a wear plate assembly support surface. The shear bar holder is pivotally connected at a first end to the first part of the chopper drum housing and fixedly connected to the shear bar at a second end. A first end of the wear plate assembly is pivotally connected to the second end of the shear bar holder adjacent the shear bar, and a second end of the wear plate assembly is supported by the wear plate assembly support surface wherein, the wear plate support surface is arranged to be inclined to the horizontal.

Abstract: A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem and an end effector connected to the vacuum generating subsystem. The end effector has a first tube having a first diameter, and a second tube having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter so the second tube fits inside the first tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem and at least one structure coupled to an inside of the tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a first tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem, and a second tube coupled to the first tube, the second tube having a tubular portion coupled to the first tube in an orientation other than parallel, the second tube having openings on opposite sides of the first tube.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, a ride-on mower can include a main frame, a side member pivotally connected to the main frame, and a transaxle. The transaxle can include a pump portion that has a pump housing fixed on the main frame and a fluid displacement structure located in the pump housing. The transaxle can further include a motor portion including a motor housing and a fluid driven structure located in the motor housing. The motor housing can be separate from the pump housing, and the motor housing can be carried on and movable with the side member. Tubing can interconnect the pump portion and the motor portion.

Abstract: A wear plate assembly for an agricultural harvester including a support element having a number of lateral regions, each lateral region being provided with a plurality of first engagement features, one or more replaceable wear plates provided on one side with a plurality of second engagement features for engagement with the first engagement features, and a plurality of fastenings to secure each replaceable wear plate to the support through the engagement features.

Abstract: A control lever of a working machine having a main operating frequency includes, a tube having a mass and a length extending from a first end to a second end. The tube defines a lumen extending from the second open end towards the first end of the tube. The control lever includes a rod having a predetermined mass and a length extending from a first end to a second end. The rod is fixed to the tube and is disposed in the lumen at a predetermined position with respect to the second end of the tube. In embodiments, the mass of the rod is determined based at least on the mass of the tube and the main operating frequency of the working machine, and the control lever has a natural frequency that is less than the main operating frequency of the working machine.

Abstract: A method for forming a bale of crop material in an agricultural baler. The method includes rotating a baler power-take-off (PTO) shaft at a rotational speed, rotating a bale of crop material in a bale chamber, and sensing, by at least one sensor, at least one bale ejection condition. The at least one sensor is configured to provide at least one bale ejection condition value corresponding to the at least one sensed bale ejection condition. The method further includes receiving, by a controller, the at least one bale ejection condition value, and adjusting, by the controller, the rotational speed of the baler PTO shaft responsive to the at least one bale ejection condition value.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for capturing images of a field and performing agricultural data analysis of the images. In one embodiment, a computer system for monitoring field operations includes a database for storing agricultural image data including images of at least one stage of crop development that are captured with at least one of an apparatus and a remote sensor moving through a field. The computer includes at least one processing unit that is coupled to the database. The at least one processing unit is configured to execute instructions to analyze the captured images, to determine relevant images that indicate a change in at least one condition of the crop development, and to generate a localized view map layer for viewing the field at the at least one stage of crop development based on at least the relevant captured images.

Abstract: A method of determining health of a plant which method includes displaying, on a screen of an electronic display of a mobile computing device, a digital leaf colour chart with colours ranging from yellow green to dark green; displaying on the screen next to the digital leaf colour chart a white area on which a leaf of the plant is to be placed; receiving input to the mobile computing device from a user about which colour of the digital leaf colour chart that best matches the leaf placed on the white area; and the mobile computing device determining the plant health based on the received input.

Abstract: The present utility mode provides a plant growth promotion device based on a multi-layered distributed system. The plant growth promotion device based on the multi-layered distributed system includes LED lights and supporting members that each extends along the direction in which plants are planted, multiple LED lights being placed at different heights towards the lower side of the supporting members and being supported by the supporting members, and the LED lights being placed along the direction in which the supporting members extend. The present utility model has the beneficial effects of low cost and high growth promotion efficiency.

Abstract: Laser light emanates from optical components that are mounted on a substrate, each optical component being coupled to an optical fiber that delivers laser radiation combined from multiple lasers. A linear or elliptical holographic diffuser is located to diffuse the light emanating from the optical components. The laser wavelengths excite plant photopigments for predetermined physiological responses, and the light source intensities may be temporally modulated to maximize photosynthesis and control photomorphogenesis responses. Each laser is independently controlled. At least one laser emits ultraviolet-C radiation.

Abstract: A plant cultivation light module includes a first light source, a second light source, and a controller. The first light source includes a first light emitter configured to emit first light having peak wavelength in a visible range and second light emitter configured to emit second light having a longer peak wavelength to the first light. The second light source includes a plurality of third light emitters configured to emit third light having a shorter peak wavelength to the first light. The controller is configured to control the first light emitter, the second light emitter and the plurality of third light emitters and provide a first light pattern and a second light pattern. The first light source supplies light of the first light pattern and the second light source supplies light of the second pattern to the plant, respectively.

Abstract: Kits for seed pre-germination are included. The kit includes a storage vessel and a seeding composition. The seeding composition includes plant seeds, a porous granular material, and a polymer-coated fertilizer. Methods for preparing seeds for germination are also included. The method includes combining the seeding composition with water in the storage vessel and sealing the storage vessel, such that little to no aeration is permitted during subsequent storage of the same.

Abstract: A hydroponic system for optimizing a growing environment is disclosed. The system includes a growth chamber, with one or more growing racks disposed in therein. An air unit is configured to force air into a first end wall and a second end wall on opposite sides of the growth chamber. An exhaust fan is disposed on a top wall and generally centered with respect to the growth chamber. The exhaust fan is configured to draw the forced air out of the growth chamber. A controller controls the make-up air unit and the exhaust fan to achieve a desired vapor pressure deficit.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus includes a cabinet, a bed, an air adjuster, and a controller. The cabinet has a cultivation space defined therein in which a plant is cultivated. The bed is disposed in the cultivation space. The cultivator is seated on the bed and receives therein at least a portion of the plant. The air adjuster is disposed in the cabinet and configured to adjust an inflow amount of outside-air flowing into the cultivation space to adjust a carbon dioxide concentration in the cultivation space. The controller is disposed in the cabinet to control the air adjuster. The air adjuster includes a blower fan to cause flow of the outside-air. The controller performs a delayed cultivation mode in which the controller controls the air adjuster to reduce the carbon dioxide concentration to lower a growth rate of the plant.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus includes a cabinet, a bed disposed in the cabinet, a cultivator configured to be disposed on the bed and to accommodate a cultivation medium therein, where the cultivation medium is configured to accommodate at least portion of a plant, and the cultivator defines a cover water channel at a top surface thereof, and a water supply disposed inside the cabinet and configured to supply water to the cover water channel, where at least a portion of the water supply is located above the cover water channel. The cover water channel is in fluid communication with an inside of the cultivator and configured to guide the water supplied from the water supply to the cultivation medium in the inside of the cultivator.

Abstract: A trellis is described herein, including a series of upright posts, cross beams supported by the posts in an elevated state, at least one line holder fitted to each beam, each holder having one or more downwardly facing retaining slot or slots, and vine lines connected to the holders such that they are located in and pass through the retaining slots so that the lines run laterally in rows and can be non-destructively removed from the slots by exerting downward pressure on the lines.

Abstract: A method of removing debris from an area of turf grass can include providing a grass treatment system including a comb having a leading edge comprising a plurality of comb teeth, wherein the comb is mounted transversely to a direction of travel, and a substantially cylindrical brush positioned above the comb and configured to engage at least a portion of a top surface of the comb, wherein the brush rotates relative to the comb. The method can include positioning the grass treatment system closely adjacent to the turf grass such that the comb engages debris on and around the turf grass surface, and moving the grass treatment so that (i) the comb engages the debris, (ii) the rotating brush removes at least a portion of the debris from the surface of the comb, and (iii) the rotating brush does not come into contact with the turf grass.

Abstract: The medium for plant cultivation according to the present invention includes a bag body, and a crushed material obtained by crushing a foam body made of an aliphatic polyester-based resin and packed in the bag body in a compressed state, and in the medium a ratio of the bulk density of the crushed material after being packed in the bag body to the bulk density of the crushed material before being packed in the bag body is larger than 1 and 2 or less.

Abstract: A modular kinematic and telemetry system for an irrigation system includes a condition-based monitoring (CBM) system and a plurality of sets of modular foot assemblies. The CBM system has a housing and supports a plurality of kinematic and telemetry components. The plurality of sets of modular foot assemblies includes a first set and a second set that secure to the housing of the CBM system. The first set is configured to secure the CBM system to a first end gun configuration and the second set is configured to secure the CBM system to a second end gun configuration that is different from the first end gun configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device formed by a substantially cylindrical, permeable sheath with a filling of biochar particles, which ensures the deep infiltration of rainwater, irrigation water or run-off, thereby preventing it from evaporating and optimising the use thereof. The disclosure also describes a method for increasing a crop yield by using the disclosed devices.

Abstract: In agriculture, one of the most important issues is the extent to which the yield of high-quality crops can be increased while saving labor and reducing costs. However, there are many problems in that so-called injuries of crops due to continuous cropping and other causes seriously reduce productivity. The present invention provides an apparatus and a method that provides a method of feeding plants CO2 on foliage or O2 on roots by way of injecting a gas into a liquid such that the bubbles formed are of a size that allows them to remain suspended in the liquid for up to two days without dissolving into the liquid thus allowing the system to use the liquid with the suspended bubbles as a foliar or root spray or as a liquid for use in a hydroponic growing system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydroponic unit (2) and system (1) for growing crops, the unit being modular to allow different containers and growing conditions within the unit, and the system being modular to allow multiple units to share common power and water requirements. The unit and system aim to provide a more efficient and easier to use hydroponic operation. The unit includes an adjustable framework and manifold in each unit for receiving containers of a first or second type, and the system includes a support structure (4) including module bases (3) for each unit and a water control module for the system. Also provided are growing columns for use within the hydroponic unit.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus includes a cabinet, a bed disposed in the cabinet, a cultivator configured to be disposed on the bed and accommodate a cultivation medium therein, and a water supply configured to supply water to the cultivator. The cultivator includes a cultivation vessel that is configured to be disposed on the bed and defines a cultivation medium receiving space configured to accommodate the cultivation medium, and a nutrient feeder that is disposed in the cultivation medium receiving space and spaced apart from a bottom surface of the cultivation vessel, where the nutrient feeder is configured to accommodate a nutrient for the plant. The cultivator is configured to bring the water inside the cultivation medium receiving space into contact with the nutrient of the nutrient feeder and to supply the nutrient mixed with the water to the cultivation medium.

Abstract: Equipment and process for plant nutrition through the air is mixed between aeroponics system and fogponics system. That injects plant nutrition through rhythmic aeroponics system with automatic control system. Allow plants to receive different sized nutrients at the same time and consistently, combined with colloid plant nutrition through the fogponics system. According to the present invention, the development to reduce energy and resources in cultivation and reduce labor in agro-industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydroponic plant growing system. The hydroponic plant growing system includes a reservoir for storing a watering solution including water along with nutrients, a planting lid releasably-engaged to the reservoir, a transparent lid disposed to cover the planting lid and a bubbler or an air pump connected to an air stone for producing bubbles in the watering solution. The planting lid includes a plurality of embedded cups for retaining the plants and enabling the plants to receive nutrients from the watering solution therebelow. A solar panel provides power to the bubbler. The plants are suspended over the bubbled watering solution and nutrients, thereby enabling plants to be grown both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus includes a cabinet configured to accommodate a cultivator that is configured to accommodate at least a portion of a plant, a storage configured to store nutrient liquid to be supplied to the cultivator, a supply path connected to the storage and configured to supply the nutrient liquid from the storage to the cultivator, and a nutrient liquid circulator that includes a first member configured to increase a pH of the nutrient liquid and a second member configured to decrease the pH of the nutrient liquid. The nutrient liquid circulator is configured to discharge the nutrient liquid from the storage and to circulate the nutrient liquid to the storage through at least one of the first member or the second member.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing elite lines of corn exhibiting anthracnose stalk rot (ASR) resistance. Also provided in the present invention are corn plants exhibiting ASR resistance resulting from such methods, and methods for breeding corn such that the ASR resistance traits may be transferred to a desired genetic background.

Abstract: Provided here are methods of using a mutated patatin-like phospholipase II? (“pPLAII?,” renamed here MATRILINEAL) to induce haploid induction in plants, cloning a pPLAII? to induce haploid induction in plants, and genetically engineering a plant to contain a mutated pPLAII?. Also provided are methods of applying topical and spray chemicals, lipids, and RNAi molecules to plants during pollination in order to induce haploid production. Further provided are methods of chemically treating plants during pollination to induce haploids while also reducing embryo abortion and increasing seed set.