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Novel Furrow Diking Equipment-Design Aimed at Increasing Water Consumption Efficiency in Vineyards

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  • Marius Remus Oprescu

    (National Institute of Research—Development for Machines and Installations Designed for Agriculture and Food Industry—INMA Bucharest, 013811 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Sorin-Stefan Biris

    (Department of Biotechnical Systems, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 006042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Florin Nenciu

    (National Institute of Research—Development for Machines and Installations Designed for Agriculture and Food Industry—INMA Bucharest, 013811 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

Productivity in viticultural practices is highly dependent on seasonal availability of rainfall and the efficiency of soil and water conservation strategies. Sustainable water consumption has been regarded as a business, social, and environmental responsibility, since resource availability becomes more challenging. The present research evaluates a new agricultural equipment design, employed in furrow compartmentalization works, with the aim of improving the efficiency of rainwater storage in the soil, reducing the runoff and the erosion on sloping soils. The newly developed equipment operates on the basis of a rigid memory and employs the cam-tappet mechanism, known for its high customization potential. The system functionality has been improved by integrating enhanced hoe shapes, adapted for the demanding working conditions encountered in vineyards. The evaluated performance indicators showed an increased up to 7% of the water storage effectiveness, while the micro-basins construction performance improved by 10%. The furrow diking phase is integrated into the weeding works, and recorded low additional fuel consumption of only 3–5%, being appreciated by farmers due to its constructive simplicity. As a result, the equipment has shown a significant application potential to increase deep water storage in vineyards and reduce the negative impacts of climate change on agriculture.

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  • Marius Remus Oprescu & Sorin-Stefan Biris & Florin Nenciu, 2023. "Novel Furrow Diking Equipment-Design Aimed at Increasing Water Consumption Efficiency in Vineyards," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-21, February.
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