Engineering:Granular applicator

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Short description: Machine that applies grain fertilizers or pesticides to crops

Granular applicator is a machine that applies granular fertiliser, pesticide, such as slug pellets or Avadex, or insecticide.[1]

Granular applicators are used for precision application of solids to improve crop yields and quality. Application rates are often controlled electronically to improve accuracy.

Types of granular applicators

  • Demountable
  • Self-propelled

Granular applicator manufacturers

UK

America

  • Sutton Agricultural Enterprises Inc
  • Gandy

Canada

  • Valmar

References

  1. Horstine Granular applicators. Retrieved 2012-12-25.