2017, Vol. 15, No. 4
Recent Submissions
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Theoretical research into the stability of motion of the ploughing tractor-implement unit operating on the ‘push-pull’ principle
(2017)The reduction of power consumption in the ploughing operations can be achieved by way of improving the grip properties of the implement-carrying tractors, which is facilitated by setting up ploughing units for operation ... -
Fair Trade and social responsibility – whose duty? Estonian consumers’ attitudes and beliefs
(2017)This article investigates how the Estonian consumers endorse the idea of Fair Trade (FT) and understand the principles of social responsibility. The article is based on a study on Fair Trade and social responsibility ... -
Theoretical research into the motion of combined fertilising and sowing tractor-implement unit
(2017)A mathematical model has been developed representing the motion of a seed drill combination simultaneously performing the preceding banded placement of mineral fertilisers. Such a combined unit comprises the gang-up ... -
Livestock manure management practices in rural households in Tapanuli Utara regency of North Sumatra
(2017)Livestock manure management is a big challenge for low income economies including the region of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Currently, low percentages of manure managed cause illegal disposals, and negative impacts on ... -
The assessment of hazelnut mechanical harvesting productivity
(2017)Hazelnut cultivation represents a new opportunity for Calabrian mountainous and sloping areas (Southern Italy), where no alternative fruit crops, except forestry, could be settled. In this Region, hazelnut production ... -
Comparison of tractor slip at three different driving wheels on grass
(2017)The paper deals with a possibility of tractor slip reduction on a grass and evaluates an use of two versions of special wheels. Both prototypes were developed at the Department of Transport and Handling of the Slovak ... -
Investigations about the impact of the sowing time and rate of the biomass yield and quality of industrial hemp
(2017)The aim of this study was to find the optimum sowing rate of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and to clarify the impact of the sowing rate on the production of biofuel from hemp biomass in Latvia. Field trials were ... -
Energy balance of sunflower production
(2017)The aim of the present study was to make an energy analysis of sunflower crop in the Trakya Region of Turkey, to evaluate the potential for using it as bioenergy source. Actual data for the common cropping practices ... -
Reed canary grass cultivation’s energy efficiency and fuel quality
(2017)The article discusses the energy yield and yield capacity of reed canary grass stands in semi-natural and cultivated meadows with edaphic conditions most favourable for species growing on fertile soil. Energy grass ... -
Effect of controlled traffic farming on weed occurrence
(2017)Soil compaction caused by field traffic is one of the most important yield limiting factors. Moreover, published results report that soil over-compaction inhibits the uptake of plant nutrients and decreases their ability ... -
Influence of shape of cutting tool on pressure conditions in workspace of mulcher with vertical axis of rotation
(2017)Nowadays there is laid great insistence on work efficiency improvement. This effort also affects the construction of mowers such as mulchers. Mulching with a vertical axis of rotation is very energy demanding work operation ... -
Effect of rake angle and cutting speed on energy demands of mulcher with vertical axis of rotation
(2017)The contribution deals with the reduction of agriculture energy demands. For maintenance and treatment of permanent grassland areas, areas left fallow and put to rest the mulching in combination with other workflows ... -
Evaluation of nutritional and physical values of pellets based on pea and lupine with added yeast in chickens fattening
(2017)The article is focused on the development of the new type of broiler chicken feed, based on pea (Pisum sativum L.) and blue lupine (Lupinus angustifolius L), enriched with used dried brewer´s yeast. This composition ... -
Performance analysis of biodegradable municipal solid waste collection in the Czech Republic
(2017)The article deals with the issues of biodegradable municipal solid waste management system, focusing on its separate collection. The two basic locations are compared – rural area and urban area. The emphasis is put on ... -
Skeletal muscle tone and motor performance characteristics in dentists as compared to controls
(2017)The daily work tasks of dentists are associated with repeated movements and static load during the treatment of patients. Dentists’ profession includes manual dexterity and maintaining the occupational posture for a long ... -
Experimental analysis of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and commercial diesel fuel blend characteristics using modified CFR engine
(2017)Performance parameters of different commercial diesel fuels is a subject of interest for fuel consumers. Fuel retailer Neste recently introduced a new brand of WWFC 5th grade diesel fuel in Baltic market, consisting of ... -
Improving job satisfaction with different intervention methods among the school personnel in Estonia and Latvia
(2017)This investigation was carried out in two high schools: one in Estonia (EST1) and one in Latvia (LAT1). The offices EST2 and LAT2 were chosen from the countryside of the both countries. Office EST1 is situated in an ... -
Critical velocity of solid mineral fertilizers in a vertical upward airstream and repose angle
(2017)Critical velocity of mineral fertilizers in airstream is important not only at the application of fertilizers by spreaders but also at combine of fertilizing and sowing. The knowledge of angles of repose is important to ... -
Contribution of pumped hydro energy storage for more RES utilization on autonomous power systems
(2017)This paper addresses the performance issues of autonomous power systems under high renewable energy sources (RES) penetration. Renewable energy sources could be the main option for isolated power generation at remote ... -
Comparison of tillage systems in terms of water infiltration into the soil during the autumn season
(2017)The soil belongs to the most valuable parts of the planet Earth. It is, endangered by water erosion, which causes huge destruction every year, or damage to farmland. More than half of the agricultural land in the Czech ...
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