Depth, coverage and spacing of the furrows in mechanized sugarcane plantation with planter and distributor in the day and night shifts

Abstract

Mechanized planting, is one of the main operations in the sugarcane production cycle that directly affects the longevity of the shoots, the crop yield and the profitability of the crop. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the furrow depth, furrow coverage and furrows spacing in a mechanized sugarcane plantation with a planter and a distributor in the day and night shifts of operation, using as statistical analysis quality control tool. In both shifts were sampled 30 points, where was collect data of furrow depth, furrow coverage and furrows spacing. The quality indicators of mechanized sugarcane planting are not influenced by the day and night shifts, and present values considered satisfactory when carrying out mechanized planting with a planter or distributor.