New Tools for Land Preparation in Animal Traction

摘要

CIRAD-SAR has been conducted research to develop new tools for seedbed preparation usingrnanimal traction.rnThe draught-power tine spelling "Coutrier", is designed for use during the dry season tornbreak up the soil and allow water to penetrate as soon as the rains begin. This implement isrnsimple to manufacture by local craftmen at a cost commensurate with the purchasing powerrnof potential users.rnThe "Roliculteur" is an animal-drawn cultivator, which can be used either for puddling ofrnflooded paddy fields, on irrigated crops; or for direct tillage on light soil under wetrnconditions, on rainfed crops.