The purpose of the research is to investigate the quality of spring-finger harrow surface tillage to provoke the germination of carrion depending on the angle of the fingers. Research methods: theoretical – analysis of information resources and research results of spring harrows; laboratory-field – economic tests of the machine with planning of experiment, fixing of agrotechnical indicators; instrumental measurements; mathematical and statistical – processing of the obtained indicators and expert evaluation. Results. Experimental field studies of the quality of surface tillage with a spring-finger harrow were carried out in order to provoke the emergence of winter rapeseed. It was found that the harrow loosens and mulches the top layer of soil well, creating optimal conditions for the germination of weeds and weed seeds. The importance of the agrotechnical measure of field litter management and prospects for the use of spring-finger harrows in the system of soil-protective agriculture is analytically substantiated. Conclusions. The physical parameters obtained as a result of researches of a spring-finger harrow testify that at speed about 20 km / h with increase of an angle of inclination of spring fingers depth of their course increases in 1,6 times from 7,2 cm to 11,3 cm that corresponds to agricultural requirements to spring harrows (4-12 cm). The quality of soil crushing in terms of agronomically valuable aggregates up to 0-25 mm in size increases with satisfactory to excellent values with increasing angle of inclination of the fingers. The results of experimental studies show that the heavy spring-finger harrow Degelman Strawmaster SM 7000-50, in the presence of freshly cut rapeseed stubble of large size and clumps of chaff, provides satisfactory tillage, promoting the germination of rapeseed seeds and improving phytosanitary conditions for future field operations.

Aim. Investigation of the influence of natural factors on the quality of grain drying in a grain modular dryer. Methods. Experimental studies in operational conditions and graphical modeling of dried grain moisture depending on natural factors. The results. The change in the environmental conditions causes a certain influence on the return of the spent waste dryer to the environment and the processes of drying the grain in it. This causes the production of undried grain and reduced drying efficiency. The influence of natural factors - temperature and humidity, atmospheric pressure and wind speed on the humidity of corn grain during its drying with a single-module grain dryer has been studied. The output of the refrigerant with moisture vapor is carried out through the perforated panels of the dryer circuit and at the same time experiences some resistance from atmospheric pressure. The results show that the reduction of atmospheric pressure helps to reduce the resistance for the exit of the coolant through the surface of the dryer housing. As a result, the coolant in the chamber is more efficiently spent on the grain drying process. This is evidenced by the simultaneous decrease in pressure and humidity of the dried grain The dryer is also affected by the wind: its body experiences cooling, and the drying temperature and drying conditions of the grain deteriorate. Thus, during the research period, the wind speed decreased from 5,3 m / s to 4,4 m / s, and the humidity of the dried grain decreased from 15,2 % to 13,9 %. That is, the reduction of the effect of wind on the surface of the dryer has a positive effect on the drying process of grain. The ambient air is characterized by the moisture present in it. Its reduction in atmospheric air promotes better moisture yield from corn grain and the "filling" of this air moisture: the humidity of the dried grain decreases. The positive temperature of the atmospheric air causes additional thermal action on the dryer and the drying process in it. In this case, the heat supplied to the working chamber of the dryer is more productively used for the drying process: in accordance with the increase in atmospheric air temperature, the humidity of the dried grain decreased from 15,2 % to 13,9 %. Based on the results of experimental studies, graphical dependences of the humidity of dried corn grain on humidity, pressure, temperature and velocity of atmospheric air are constructed. The grain harvester is a system adapter for Conclusions. Conclusions. The process of grain drying and the moisture content of the resulting dried grain of modular grain dryers depends on the influence of objective natural factors. These include, in particular, the weather conditions during the operation of dryers. With an increase in humidity, pressure and air velocity, the quality of drying deteriorates: when the moisture content of the grain decreases from 18,5 ° C to the regulated 14 %, with a single pass through the dryer, the moisture content of the dried grain exceeds the regulated one and vice versa. Drying grain in conditions of positive ambient air temperatures, especially at an air temperature of more than 21 °C, is most favorable for obtaining grain with a moisture content that is significantly less than 14 % and vice versa. Low wind speed, dry and warm atmospheric air with low pressure contribute to the production of dried grain with regulated humidity. For the maximum elimination of the unfavorable influence of natural factors on the quality of operation of modular dryers according to the criterion of the moisture content of dried grain in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of Ukraine, it is advisable to carry out the drying process in the period from late September to early October.

The purpose of research. Analysis of the advantages and determination of the efficiency of machines for subsoil application of liquid nitrogen fertilizers in resource-saving technologies by evaluating the quality of the DRAGON 6000 applicator. Research methods: theoretical (analysis and synthesis of information resources); experimental field; statistical (mathematical processing of research results) according to generally accepted methods. Results. Experimental studies of the influence of the speed modes of the injector wheel of the DRAGON 6000 applicator for application of liquid nitrogen fertilizers CAS on the quality of the technological process were carried out. It is established that during radical fertilization with liquid fertilizers of corn crops with a row spacing of 70 cm the unit is able to provide a daily yield of 120 hectares in 16-row performance and projected 180 ha - in 24-row, provided proper organization of work and staff training. It is noted that in the conditions of growth of prices for mineral fertilizers and climate change introduction of ecological approaches and resource-saving technology of entering CAS on the basis of the DRAGON 6000 applicator is an urgent task which will allow to compete successfully in the world market. Conclusions. Analytical review of domestic and foreign information resources confirms that the technology of subsoil application of liquid mineral fertilizers, in particular urea-ammonia mixtures (CAS), compared with the application of dry and other liquid fertilizers, is becoming more widespread due to better efficiency, which is a derivative of plant nutrition, rational positioning of fertilizers at the required depth, minimization of evaporation losses, improved drought resistance in the cultivation of crops, and also has significant benefits by reducing losses of active substance, ease of adjustment and management of the work process. Studies have confirmed the possibility of providing the presented design of the machine a constant depth of penetration of needles into the soil with a wide range of humidity and different speeds, as well as the ability to choose rational protection zone for cultivation of corn plants without damage to achieve acceptable efficiency of liquid fertilizers. LLC "ROPA-UKRAINE" presents to the market to consumers the applicator of the Ukrainian production DRAGON 6000 which passed production check on the area of 500 hectares during continuous entering of liquid fertilizers of CAS on vegetative plants of wheat and in the course of interrow (radical) entering of CAS on corn crops. 1100 hectares. With a change of speed in the range (5… 10) km / h, in difficult conditions of work at excess soil moisture, the DRAGON 6000 applicator stably provides depth of entering into soil of needles 6 cm long on depth of 4,9 cm in a protective zone on distance 5 cm from the stems. Under these conditions, the fixation of fertilizers is high quality, and damage to plants is not observed. According to the results of experimental research, the applicator guarantees high indicators of technological reliability and quality of the technological process, has good transport characteristics and lateral stability when driving on field roads.

The purpose of the research is to investigate the quality of inter-row tillage with a rotary harrow depending on the speed regimes in conditions of high soil hardness.Research methods: theoretical - analysis of information resources and research results of rotary harrows; experimental field - testing of the machine in the economic conditions of LLC "Nosivka Agro", village Ploske Nosiv district of Chernihiv region with the fixation of agronomic indicators; instrumental measurements and expert evaluation; statistical - mathematical processing of the obtained indicators.Results.Experimental field studies of the influence of the speed modes of the rotary harrow BZR-9.0 on the efficiency of inter-row cultivation have been carried out.The nomenclature of quality criteria and their achieved level have been established by expert evaluation.It has been analytically established that the rotary harrow mulches the topsoil well, destroys the soil crust, loosens the soil and destroys filamentous weeds, thus creating ideal conditions for the initial development of the plant root system and providing a strong start to their growth. Conclusions. Rotary harrows, widely available on the Ukrainian market, are increasingly in demand as an effective tool for weed control and soil crust destruction in order to improve aeration and water saturation of crops in conditions of increased soil dryness. Theoretical analysis of information sources confirms that needle harrows can be successfully used for continuous and inter-row cultivation of crops in small and medium-sized farms. The physical parameters obtained as a result of experimental researches testify that with change of speed from 9 km / h to 15 km / h the harrow tooth rotary BZR-9,0 in interrow spacing with a protective zone of 11 cm provides qualitative cultivation of soil with a sufficient level of agrotechnical indicators - degree of destruction. soil crust in the range of 91-98 %, and the percentage of damaged plants is at the level of excellent and satisfactory values. There are no undamaged areas of crust with an area of more than 5 cm2, which significantly impede water and air permeability.

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