lundi 14 mai 2018

Facts About Fertilizer And Lime Spreader

By Timothy Robinson


In the field of agriculture, one of the most important practices is the application of fertilizer. This practice is also required in the maintenance of lawns. Nutrients and water that plants require for their proper growth are derived from the soil. Unfortunately, cases of the soil being unable to supply adequate nutrients are rampant which demands for supplementation in form of applying fertilizer.

On small pieces of farm and lawn, fertilizer can be applied using hand, even though this is not the best method of doing this. The utilization of fertilizer by plants depends highly on how evenly the product is applied. Uneven application does not only lead to improper uptake by plants, but also leads to waste. To minimize these two effects, it is recommendable to use a fertilizer and lime spreader for the application process of fertilizer.

The use of spreaders leads to several benefits. The first major advantage of using spreaders is that they lead to improved yield. Like stated above, spreaders assist in ensuring that fertilizers are spread evenly on a piece of land. This ensures that all plants receive nutrients and grow well. This way, it is possible to achieve sustainable production throughout the year. More and more farmers are shifting to the use of these machines.

There are statistics that indicate that animal and human labor has dropped significantly. This problem affects developed countries more. The drop in the labor force creates a gap that can only be filled by machines. Mechanical spreaders are able to fill a gap left by a big number of laborers. With one operator only, one can save a lot of money that would otherwise be paid to workers. Time is also saved significantly

There are many brands of spreaders manufactured by different manufacturers. Thus, it is important to choose the right kind of machine to suit personal needs. One should choose the machine based on a few factors such as the size of farm/lawn, budget, rate of work of the machine, fuel consumed, fuel consumption, size of machine, and availability. People with big lawns/farms need bigger spreaders to complete the job fast and effectively.

Upon acquisition of the machine, it is crucial to read through its manufacturer-provided instruction manual prior to using it. All the operation instructions provided in the manual must be followed to prevent damaging or operating the spreader improperly. When in doubt, it is highly recommended to consult its manufacturer. Majority of manufacturer take pleasure in sending their agents over to show the customer how to operate the machine.

Every brand of spreader comes with a warranty period. A person must ensure that such allowed period is favorable to them. The purpose of issuing a warranty is to ensure the buyer is protected from unanticipated damage of the machine. In the event of damage, a person must follow the laid down procedure of contacting the manufacturer and filing a complaint for compensation.

If the cause of the damage to the equipment is not as a result of negligence, then there is nothing to worry about. Normally, the company will take the machine back to the company for observation and restoration to normal function. If the damage cannot be corrected, then a new machine will be issued to the buyer.




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