Abstract: The invention relates to a plough module (1) for interchangeable mounting on a base frame (2) of a ploughing assembly (3) for ploughing ground, wherein the plough module (1) comprises: a rotatable first cutting element (102) which is designed as a coulter disc and has a rotating first cutting edge (103), wherein the first coulter element (102) is designed in such a manner that a lateral region (202) of a soil ridge (201) in the ground (120) can be cut by moving the plough module (1) on the ground (120) in a ploughing direction (110), a second, flat cutting element (105) having a second cutting edge (106), wherein the second cutting element (105) is designed in such a manner that a ground region (203) of a soil ridge (201) in the ground (120) can be cut by moving the plough module (1) on the ground (120) in a ploughing direction (110), characterized in that the plough module (1) is designed as a ready-mounted unit in which the second cutting element (105) in the ploughing direction (110) follows with its cutti

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural element (1) for agricultural equipment comprising at least one pair of transverse beams (10, 11) associated with at least one pair of support bars (20, 21) of a set of agricultural discs (200), where the longitudinal distance (D1) between the beams of the pair of transverse beams (10, 11) is smaller than the longitudinal distance (D2) between the bars of the pair of support bars (20, 21), the which allows a greater free space for the flow of material cut by the discs (soil and plant residues) and a decrease in the occurrence of stops to clear the obstruction or even the formation of “heaps” on the ground, while still promoting an adequate arrangement for the absorption and dissipation of efforts that act on the structural element.

Abstract: A transport assembly for a harvesting head that includes head connector arms, a transport axle, and a coupling system with a latch actuator, and first and second latch mechanisms coupled to the latch actuator and located at opposite ends of the transport axle. The transport assembly functions in working and transport modes. In the working mode, the first and second latch mechanisms latch the first and second head connector arms to the transport axle to latch the harvesting head to the transport axle. When the latch actuator is activated, the first and second latch mechanisms release the first and second head connector arms from the transport axle to allow the harvesting head to separate from the transport axle. When the latch actuator is not activated, the first and second latch mechanisms can be biased to remain latched.

Abstract: A sway adjustment apparatus includes a casing, a fastener positioned within an interior of the casing, a first seal positioned near a first end of the casing between the fastener and the casing, a second seal positioned near a second end of the casing between the fastener and the casing, a cover positioned at a first end of the fastener, and end member positioned at a second end of the fastener. A first set of external threads on the fastener cooperate with internal threads in the casing. The first set of external threads and the internal threads are positioned between the first seal and the second seal. Rotating the fastener in a first direction extends the fastener from the casing. Rotating the fastener in a second direction retracts the fastener into the casing. The end member maintains the position of the fastener within the casing.

Abstract: Presently described is a damping element (1) for supporting a disc (2) of agricultural equipment, the damping element (1) comprising at least one flange (10) arranged on at least one of its longitudinal ends and allowing a adequate arrangement of the damping element in the intermediary between the disc holder and the chassis of the agricultural equipment, preventing its translation or escape from the intermediary of these two parts.

Abstract: A system for re-calibrating a machine includes an arm having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The arm is configured to be coupled to a frame of the machine and to move within a range of motion during an active state of the machine. The system includes a target element on the first end of the arm, the target element including an outer surface and a projection extending away from the outer surface. A portion of the outer surface defines an eccentric surface along the target element. The system includes a magnetic field sensor coupled to the frame and configured such that the sensor is operable to detect the projection 1) in response to the arm being positioned outside of the range of motion and concurrently 2) when the machine is not in the active state.

Abstract: A residue detection and implement control system and method are disclosed for an agricultural implement. The system includes a source of environment data and image data of an imaged area of a crop field containing residue. The system includes a data store containing a plurality of image processing methods and at least one controller that processes the image data according to one or more image processing instruction sets. The controller selects one or more of the image processing methods based on the environment data, and processes the image data using the selected image processing instruction(s) to determine a value corresponding to residue coverage in the imaged area of the field. The controller adjusts the configuration of the agricultural implement to respond to the amount and type of residue detected.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a traveling vehicle body, a coupler capable of coupling a working device including working implements to the traveling vehicle body, an automatic operation controller configured or programmed to automatically operate the traveling vehicle body based on a planned traveling route, and a work setting controller configured or programmed to set a work start position and a work end position for the working device at different positions based on the working implements.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by the treatment system configured to implement a machine learning (ML) algorithm, one or more images of a region of an agricultural environment near the treatment system, wherein the one or more images are captured from the region of a real-world where agricultural target objects are expected to be present, determining one or more parameters for use with the ML algorithm, wherein at least one of the one or more parameters is based on one or more ML models related to identification of an agricultural object, determining a real-world target in the one or more images using the ML algorithm, wherein the ML algorithm is at least partly implemented using the one or more processors of the treatment system, and applying a treatment to the target by selectively activating the treatment mechanism based on a result of the determining the target.

Abstract: Methods, systems 1 and devices such as robots 8, 9 for farming are disclosed. An autonomous monitoring robot is configured to traverse a farm plot and generate, from a sensor set of the monitoring robot, a farm plot data set. The farm plot data set is processed to generate operating instructions for a tending robot. The tending robot is arranged to execute the operating instructions so as to traverse the farm plot and performs tending tasks on it including such as seed-planting, weeding, and applying crop treatments such as fertiliser, fungicide, herbicide or pesticide.

Abstract: A steering system for controlling an agricultural machine having a pair of front and rear wheels includes a controller and a steer input sensor for detecting a change in an operator steer input corresponding to a steer command. The system includes a displacement input for communicating a motor displacement associated with an operating mode. A primary differential steering system includes a drive motor for operably controlling the pair of front wheels and a secondary steering system controls the pair of rear wheels. The controller determines if the motor displacement is being controlled according to a first motor displacement or a second motor displacement, and outputs a control signal to actuate first and second actuators as a function of the steer command. The control signal includes a rear steering gain that is a function of machine speed and either the first motor displacement or the second motor displacement.

Abstract: An automatic travel system is provided with a storage unit that stores a first reference line and a second reference line; a travel path generation unit that generates parallel paths, each of which is parallel to the first reference line or the second reference line; and an automatic travel control unit that causes a work vehicle to travel automatically along the parallel paths generated by the travel path generation unit.

Abstract: Presently described is a support stop (1) for agricultural equipment (2) comprising a support portion (10) to be secured on a first structural portion (20) of the agricultural equipment (2), and a portion of damping (11) configured to contact a second structural portion (21) of the agricultural equipment (2), allowing the structural portions to adequately support and absorb impacts that occur during the displacement of the equipment in the transport position. The present invention further relates to agricultural equipment provided with the aforementioned supporting stop.

Abstract: Methods of preparing soil for farming to enhance the capture and retention of moisture. Steps may include forming an elongated slot in the soil of an agricultural field between and substantially parallel to adjacent crop rows. The slot is filled with mulch so that a portion of the mulch extends above the surface of the soil proximate the slot. One or more layers of salt and biochar, or a premix of salt and biochar, are then applied to the soil surface between the crop row and the slot to encourage runoff of surface water into the mulch slot. A surfactant and cation exchange stimulant is applied to the mulch within the slot.

Abstract: A method of operating a tillage implement includes performing a first calibration of the tillage implement based on a curated library, propelling the tillage implement through a field, capturing an image of the field with a camera carried by the tillage implement, comparing information from the captured image with the curated library, identifying residue based on the comparison of the information from the captured image with the curated library, modifying the curated library based on the captured image, and performing a second calibration of the tillage implement based on the modified library. The curated library includes a correlation of observed data with material properties of soil and/or residue, and may initially be based on information from other fields or prior times. The tillage implement has at least one ground-engaging tilling assembly, and propelling the tillage implement through the field causes the tilling assembly to work the soil.

Abstract: A method of operating a tillage implement includes providing a map of a field, defining a plurality of boundaries in the map, propelling the tillage implement through the field, and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the tillage implement when the tillage implement crosses a boundary of the plurality. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may include instructions that when executed by a computer, cause the computer to propel a tillage implement through a field and adjust at least one operating parameter of the tillage implement when the tillage implement crosses a boundary defined in a map.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an autonomous system for managing crops, the system being configured to record and utilises data indicative of both above and below ground conditions at the same location to provide an output that incorporates data derived from soil conditions and land use activity. The system combines data reflective of each of above and below ground parameters as measured concurrently from in-soil sensors, imaging devices and activity trackers, and analyses the data to provide data outputs based on accurate and consistent soil and crop management measurement parameters.

Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid agricultural products with seed includes an agricultural product supply system configured to dispense agricultural products. The system includes a seed tube for introducing seed. A tube-mounted nozzle is positioned on the seed tube for introducing liquid agricultural product into the seed tube. A gaseous fluid line is in fluid connection to a source of gaseous fluid. A gaseous fluid bubble generation assembly is in fluid communication with the gaseous fluid line. The gaseous fluid bubble generation assembly is configured to generate bubbles. The gaseous fluid bubble generation assembly is arranged and constructed so that when the gaseous fluid from the gaseous fluid line is passed therethrough bubbles are generated and agglomerated when the gaseous fluid encounters the liquid agricultural product within the seed tube.

Abstract: Automatic germination equipment for oat grains includes a plurality of germination accelerating tank bodies each of which is of a hollow structure, a first direction and a second direction are self-defined in each germination accelerating tank body, a plurality of leaching layers are fixedly arranged in each germination accelerating tank body in the first direction, and the leaching layers are fixedly installed on an inner side surface of the germination accelerating tank body; and a reciprocating switch valve device which includes a bottom valve and a rotating lead screw fixedly connected to the bottom valve, the bottom valve is fixedly connected to an outer side surface of the germination accelerating tank body in the first direction, and one end of the rotating lead screw away from the bottom valve passes through the leaching layers in the second direction and extends towards the interior of the germination accelerating tank body.

Abstract: An opener configured to be coupled to an agricultural implement is provided. The opener includes a first passage configured for pneumatic delivery of a first agricultural product. The first passage is defined by a first wall. The first passage includes a first outlet for the first agricultural product. The opener also includes a second passage configured for singulated delivery of a second agricultural product. The second passage is defined by a second wall. The second wall of the second passage is disposed within the first wall of the first passage.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a system and method for planting flora, fauna, and dispersing various organisms through drone delivery. The system may comprise of a drone with seedling box that may hold and drop the pods containing flora or fauna. The seedling box may hold the pods with the flora or fauna in them and at specific intervals drop the pod with the flora or fauna. The seedling box may also hold various organisms or other materials and drop these organisms or materials when directed. A seedling box may comprise loading mechanism and deploying mechanism to facilitate accurate, timely deployment of the pods containing the seedlings. A pod may comprise a weighted tip with hollow cavity for seedling placement and a vertical rod for securing seedling during deployment. Where the system comprises uneven number of seedlings, seedling box may include counterweights to provide stability in configured flight patterns for duration of seedling deployment.

Abstract: An improved particulate metering system is provided. The system includes an air flow origin and a plurality of particulate accelerators. A single particulate source is in communication with the particulate accelerators. Each of a plurality of operated conveyances can be in operable communication with the single particulate source and one of the particulate accelerators. The system includes a confluence of the air flow and the particulate within the mixing area of each of the particulate accelerators. Each of a plurality of discharges can be associated with the particulate accelerators. The operated conveyances can operate at different rates. The system can include one or more gearboxes adapted to be inverted and controlled by a second drive system. The improved system and controls provide variable application rates of particulate across rows in a field.

Abstract: An ultraviolet device for potato peel ripening includes a left protection plate and a right protection plate, wherein a first-stage potato-soil separation device and a second-stage potato-soil separation device are sequentially arranged between the left protection plate and the right protection plate, a triangular ventilation pipeline is arranged above the first-stage potato-soil separation device and the second-stage potato-soil separation device, front air outlets are formed in the surface, corresponding to the first-stage potato-soil separation device, of the triangular ventilation pipeline, lower air outlets are formed in the surface, corresponding to the second-stage potato-soil separation device, of the triangular ventilation pipeline, the triangular ventilation pipeline communicates with a centrifugal fan, the left protection plate and the right protection plate are provided with a plurality of plant ultraviolet light supplementing lamps used for irradiating the first-stage potato-soil separation devic

Abstract: An autonomous robotic lawnmower (1) is disclosed. The robotic lawnmower (1) comprises a driving unit (3) comprising one or more drive wheels (5) and a cutting unit (7) arranged to cut grass when in a cutting position relative a ground surface (9). The lawnmower (1) further comprises a folding mechanism (11) allowing the cutting unit (7) to be pivoted relative the driving unit (3) around a pivot axis (ax) from the cutting position to a pivoted position.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for a remote control that can be added to a riding tractor mower to allow for the tractor mower to be operated, controlled, and steered by an operator using the hand held control at a location distanced from the tractor mower. An apparatus comprising a hand held controller wirelessly connected to a processor mounted to the tractor mower using a customized bracket that can be electrically connected to the tractor mower and a customized electrical circuit and hydraulic system mounted to the tractor mower using customized brackets and operably connected to the tractor mower's existing electrical and hydraulic systems that can be used to control the operation of the tractor mower.

Abstract: A kit for converting trimmer to lawnmower is disclosed. The kit comprises blade stand, edge support and variety of blades and strings. The kit is compatible with all the existing grass trimmers present in market. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily adjust the cutting height by adjusting the height of blade stand on the edge support. In an embodiment of the present invention, the blade stand comprise of edge support that is an aluminum or steel loop structure to provide wide variety of height levels to blade stand for cutting brushes. The blade stand and edge support comprise of holes drilled in them such that blade stand can be screwed to edge support at variety of height levels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a protective member, a blade assembly, and a lawnmower. The lawnmower includes: a body, a cutting deck, and a blade assembly. The cutting deck is disposed on the body. The blade assembly is connected to the cutting deck to rotate along with the cutting deck. The blade assembly includes a blade provided with a cutting portion and a protective member disposed outside the blade to avoid mistouching the cutting portion, the blade is connected to the cutting deck, and at least a part of a lateral edge of the cutting portion is exposed from the protective member to facilitate cutting. In this way, the arrangement of a protective member can prevent a cutting portion of a blade from directly contacting a person, to prevent the person from being cut by the blade, so that the use safety of the lawnmower can be improved, the blade can be protected, and the service life of the blade can be extended.

Abstract: A cutting blade is capable of being driven to rotate around a first axis. The cutting blade includes cutting portions comprising cutting edges for cutting and extension portions closer to the first axis relative to the cutting portions. Each of the extension portions comprises an upper surface and a lower surface, at least part of the upper surface is a part of a side surface of a first cone with the first axis as an axis, and at least part of the lower surface is a part of a side surface of a second cone with the first axis as an axis.

Abstract: A mower blade assembly, a mower including such an assembly, and methods of replacing a blade insert of the mower blade assembly are disclosed. The mower blade assembly includes a main body and a blade insert removably attachable to the main body between an operable position and a removed position. One of the main body and the blade insert includes a mounting tab and the other of the main body and the blade insert includes a mounting pocket sized and shaped to receive the mounting tab when the blade insert is in the operable position. The mounting pocket includes an opening being defined by a closed perimeter provided in an end face of the other of the main body and the blade insert. The method includes slidably coupling the blade insert to the main body of the mower blade, and removably securing the blade insert to the main body.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle header having a center section and a wing section movably attached to the center section. A displacement sensor indicates a position of the wing section within its range of movement. A signal conditioning unit receives input from a displacement sensor that indicates the wing section position, an inboard height sensor, and an outboard height sensor, and applies correction factors to generate inboard and outboard control signals. When the wing section is in a median operating range the inboard correction factor is larger than the outboard correction factor. When the wing section is in a higher operating range, the outboard correction factor is larger than the inboard correction factor. An agricultural combine having the header and a method for operating a header are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated subcomponents for harvesting delicate targets such as agriculture. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes vacuum features which gently attach to target agriculture to secure it. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes padded spoons to grasp and remove the target agriculture from the foliage.

Abstract: Systems, and methods for harvesting a fruit.

Abstract: Harvesting device (10) of an agricultural harvesting machine, having a mower (11) for mowing harvested crops, having a conditioning apparatus (14) with conditioning rolls (15, 16) arranged downstream of the mower (11) for conditioning the mown harvested crops, having a transverse conveying apparatus (18) arranged downstream of the conditioning apparatus (14) for conveying the conditioned harvested crops, having a guide element (20) in order to transfer the conditioned harvested crops from the conditioning apparatus (15) onto the transverse conveying apparatus (18), wherein the guide element (20) is configured to be deflectable such that the guide element (20) adopts a position as a function of a harvested crop mass flow to be transferred from the conditioning apparatus (15) onto the transverse conveying apparatus (18).

Abstract: A fill under tarp for grain and grain storage system is disclosed. The fill under has a tarp body with a plurality of tarp sections having an inner edge extending to a terminal outer edge defining an outer perimeter. A tarp section seam is disposed between tarp sections. A yoke having a center and opposing inner and outer terminal edges is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A corner of the outer terminal edge of the yoke is disposed coincident with the tarp section seam. A transition seam is disposed between the outer terminal edge of the yoke and inner edge of the tarp body. An opening in the yoke has an outer circumference coincident with the inner edge of the yoke so that the opening is configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting work machine, wherein a cutter unit includes upper and lower blades, which are connected to an upper cutter support, and a guard member that is provided on the upper cutter support. Both blades reciprocate in opposite front-back directions. The guard member includes a guard plate that projects to the right from the upper cutter support and a fixed blade that projects to the left from the upper cutter support. Front edge portions of the guard plate and the fixed blade are positioned forward of foremost cutting edges of both blades. The fixed blade faces forward against the foremost cutting edge of the upper blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation system and method for promoting growth of a plant. The system comprises an air inlet provided at a first height from a defined floor level, an air outlet, fluidly connected to the inlet, an air moving device for moving air from the inlet to the outlet, and a plant growing surface, provided at a second height, being higher than the first height, for accommodating growing plants, wherein the air outlet is provided at a third height, being higher than the second height. The inventive concept is based on the inventors' realization that improved growing conditions can be provided by transporting CO2 from the bottom of a lower level in a greenhouse to a higher level.

Abstract: Propagation of weeds is prevented in planting plants having stolons. The present invention provides a method for planting plants having stolons, the method including: a step of covering a part of a greening-target soil 10 with a first weed-proof sheet 20 having a rooting property; a step of planting seedlings 30 of the plants in a soil that is not covered with the first weed-proof sheet 20; and a step of covering the seedlings 30 and the soil having the seedlings 30 planted therein with a second weed-proof sheet 50 so that only one or more stolons 40 extending from the seedlings 30 are exposed on the first weed-proof sheet 20.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a landscaping project on a plot of land. The system creates a flexible landscaping template that is physically placed over the land that is to be landscaped. The flexible landscaping template has graphics printed on its surface that identify a variety of plants, indicate planting positions, and identify a variety of soil conditioning products the plants. The graphics on the flexible landscaping template can also indicate the placement of water management conduits and electrical conduits, the placement of hardscaping products and/or the placement of construction foundations. The flexible landscaping template is generated using input from a user and environmental criteria for the land to be landscaped. Once the flexible landscaping template is generated, the materials identified on the flexible landscaping template are gathered into a shipping module by a supplier company.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymeric membrane for soil materials used in crop production comprising providing an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and spraying the aqueous dispersion onto soil materials to be used in crop production to form a polymeric membrane.

Abstract: A covering soil mulching apparatus according to an embodiment includes a soil scattering part at the rear end of the agricultural machine and including a scattering part frame and a scattering unit provided on a lower end side of the scattering part frame and scattering soil on a floor, a mulching film laying part including a laying part frame connected to a rear end side of the soil scattering part and a mulching film holding part having a mulching film wound around the mulching film holding part and spreading the mulching film on the floor, an oscillating plate above the mulching film holding part and guiding the scattered soil to be transported to a rear side and laid on an upper surface of the mulching film, and a soil oscillating part including oscillator for oscillating the oscillating plate to prevent formation of a soil wall on the oscillating plate.

Abstract: A symbiotic agricultural system includes a fungi growing environment and a plant growing environment. The symbiotic agricultural system includes a control system that controls airflow from the fungi growing environment to the plant growing environment based on a carbon dioxide level in the plant growing environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a garden blower. The garden blower includes: an extension rod; an air duct portion, disposed on one end of the extension rod; a motor; a fan; and an operating handle, spaced apart from the air duct portion in a longitudinal direction, where a ratio of a length of the air duct portion in the longitudinal direction to a length of the entire garden blower in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to 60%, and a weight of the garden blower does not exceed 2 kg.

Abstract: Methods and systems for enhancing the biosynthesis of plant-derived compounds, including medicinal compounds, activate plant defense mechanisms by a combination of growth in red and blue light, mechanical injury of leaves or other plant structures, and/or administration of plant defense hormones to the plants. For compounds derivable from biochemical reactions between precursors stored in different parts of a plant or plant tissue, yield and ease of production are further enhanced through in situ activation of enzyme reactions in harvested plant tissues, thereby avoiding the need to purify and react the isolated precursors. The production methods increase yield, reduce the number of production steps required, and improve the safety of the production process. The methods are suitable for use in greenhouse or modular farm environments.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a method for managing crop irrigation, and system using same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled hydroponic plant growing systems.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Kailua’ is described. ‘Kailua’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077010. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077010. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077010 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077010 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077005. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077005. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077005 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077005 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077001. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077001. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077001 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077001 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077012. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077012. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077012 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077012 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.