What Is an Agricultural Material?
Agricultural materials encompass a wide range of products used in farming, supporting various cultivation methods such as open-field, rain-fed, and facility cultivation.
- Open-field cultivation
This method involves growing crops in natural environments without artificial shelters. Key materials include agricultural films for wind and frost protection. - Rain sheltered cultivation
Crops are protected from rain to prevent soil moisture excess and runoff. Materials used here include tunnel covering materials for ridge protection. - Facility Cultivation
This method involves growing crops inside facilities such as glass or plastic greenhouses. It includes soil cultivation, hydroponics, etc., using various covering materials for the facilities.
As cultivation methods vary with seasons, a diverse range of agricultural materials is available. Some may require specific qualifications for use.
Uses of Agricultural Materials
Agricultural materials are categorized by their specific applications, such as tillers, brown rice storage, sprayers, and power sprayers.
- Tillers
Used for breaking up hardened soil to soften it for planting. - Brown Rice Cold Storage
A storage unit for maintaining brown rice at optimal temperature (11-14 ℃) and humidity (60-70%) to prevent oxidation. - Sprayers
Tools for chemical application, ranging from manual sprayers to power sprayers operated by gasoline or electricity. Recent developments include self-propelled, radio-controlled power sprayers.
Other categories include farming tools, brush cutters, watering equipment, polypots, seedboxes, and irrigation equipment. It’s essential to choose the right materials based on their intended use and purpose.