Engines / Motors / Other Means
Engines and motors play a crucial role in modern agriculture, powering a wide range of machinery and equipment used in various crop production and management stages. Tractors, cultivators, plows, harvesters, irrigation systems and many other machines are driven by engines or motors. These automate many of the tasks that were once done by hand, such as plowing, seeding, fertilizing, milking, feeding and irrigating.
Electrical Ag Infrastructure
Electricity is a significant determinant of agricultural productivity. The impact of electric power on modern agriculture has been at least as significant as that of either steam or gasoline because electricity, in its nature, is far more versatile than the earlier power sources.
Self-sustaining Greehouse System
A self-sustaining greenhouse system is an agricultural production system that aims to create an environment where plants can grow without relying on external resources. The system integrates various technologies and practices, including solar panels, rainwater harvesting and closed-loop nutrient cycling, to create a self-contained and sustainable growing environment.
Liquid Fuels & Lubricants
Liquid fuels and lubricants play a significant role in agriculture. Liquid fuels power farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters and irrigation pumps. Lubricants reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, ultimately reducing the heat generated when the surfaces move and extending the lifespan of equipment. They also transmit forces, transport foreign particles or heat or cool the surfaces.
General Ag Mechanics
General Ag Mechanics refers to the study and application of mechanics principles and techniques in designing, constructing and maintaining agricultural machinery and structures. This includes the use of various power sources such as engines, motors and hydraulics to operate farm machinery and equipment, as well as the development of structures such as barns, silos, and other agricultural buildings.
