Hand weeding tools in vegetable production systems: an agronomic, ergonomic and economic evaluation

Hand weeding tools in vegetable production systems: an agronomic, ergonomic and economic evaluation

Hand weeding is a common method of weed control on vegetable farms, especially in developing countries. It requires considerable physical labour and is a significant economic burden, yet comparative studies on hand weeding tools are rare. We evaluated the agronomic, ergonomic and economic performanc...

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Main Authors: Sita Tiwari, B.M. Sindel, N. Smart, M.J. Coleman, C. Fyfe, C. Lawlor, B. Vo, P. Kristiansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-07-01
Series:International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
Subjects:
soil types
manual weeding
weed load
chipping hoe
combined tool
heart rate
energy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2021.1964789

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