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...
Main Authors: | Sita Tiwari, B.M. Sindel, N. Smart, M.J. Coleman, C. Fyfe, C. Lawlor, B. Vo, P. Kristiansen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2021.1964789 |
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