Fertilizer: 46-0-0, Urea
Two Video Clips of the First and Second Working Models
Prototype Number 3
(Second Functional)
Prototype Number 2
(First Functional)
Usage
This video demonstrates the flexibility of the applicator. During this demo, the soil is moved whereby a trench is form. Next, the fertilizer is dropped into the depression. Last steps are to "roll" the soil over the freshly applied fertilizer and then pack the soil using the contoured wheels in a back-and-forth motion.
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Trial- "A Walk Around the Corn"
It is apparent which two rows had no treatment.
Using the delivery system as applicable to this study, a cost savings ratio of 20:1 can be realized.
Yield improvement:
Based on Ear Count, 2:1 improvement
Based on Weight of Harvest (cob and husk included): Close to 3:1 improvement!