Objectives and competences
The basic goal is to familiarize students with structural engineering of machinery, the practical parameters for choosing them and about working properly with them in practice.
Competences:
• the ability to correctly select, use and adjust the machines in the plantation for most efficiency
• ability to identify and solve problems in the field
Content (Syllabus outline)
fundamentals of machine implementation , characteristics of modern plantations
tractors in horticulture and viticulture: mechanics of driving, models and technical characteristics, ecological view on working with tractors, criteria for selecting tractors
Machines for soil preparation and tillage: deep ploughing, basic tillage and soil cultivation
Methods and machines for chemical plantating
Protection: methods for application of chemical substances, application of sprinkles, powders, granulations, realization of deposition on plants, construction characteristics of machines, sprayers, air sprayers, preparation and processing of chemical protection
machines for keeping of plantation form and
shape: technical importance of grass coverage, different ways and machines of grass maintenance, machines for creating plant form, fertilizer spreaders
machines and equipment for picking up of yield
machines and equipment for tree and vine nursery
water accumulation, primary pipes systems and equipment for irrigation of plantation
working capacity of machines and the consumption of working hours
economics of machine application
expected future development of machines in horticulture and viticulture
Learning and teaching methods
Learning consists of:
• ‘Ex catedra’ lessons about theoretical fundamentals of machines and their technical and exploitation characteristics
• practical presentation of machines and preparation for working with them, estimation of technical parameters, economical effectiveness and possible impact on the environment
• practical presentation of machines working ‘in situ’
• practical experiences with a machine's condition and types of application in horticulture and viticulture production in the Slovene area
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
Students acquire basic starting points for the correct selection and use of machinery and equipment in different working conditions of fruit and grape production.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
With the gained knowledge the students will understand the importance of machine application in horticulture and viticulture on the basis of ecological and economical effects
Readings
• Banaj, Đ., Tadić, V., Banaj, Ž. in Lukač, P. 2010. Unapređenje tehnike aplikacija pesticida. Poljoprivredni fakultet u Osijeku, Osijek.
• Mrhar, M. 1997. Kmetijski stroji in naprave: Kako delujejo. ČZD Kmečki glas, Ljubljana.
• Novak, M. 1991. Traktorske škropilnice in pršilniki. Ljubljana.
• Novak, M. in Maček J. 1990. Tehnike nanašanja pesticidov. Škropljenje, pršenje in drugi postopki. Izdalo in
• Zborniki del iz simpozija mehanizatorjev ?Aktualni zadaci mehanizacije poljoprivrede? Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu.
Priporočljivi / Recommended: Strokovne revije: Agrartechnik, Profi, Tin, etc.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written examination 100 %
