Vibrations in engineering and technology

Shvets Ludmila – PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering and Technical Service Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (Sunny str., 3, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e-mail:  shlv0505@i.ua, ORCID: 0009-0000-7078-9420).

Komarivskyi Dmytro – Researcher  at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. (Kharkiv, Ukraine, ORCID: 0000-0002-4364-0126)

The article highlights the pressing issue of disposing of plant residues generated during the pruning of fruit trees in orchards. Pruning is an important agricultural operation that ensures crown formation, increased yield, tree rejuvenation, and removal of diseased, damaged, or dry branches. However, one of the most difficult and inefficient stages of this process remains the disposal of pruned wood. Traditional methods, which involve manual collection, loading, transportation, and burning of branches, are inefficient, labor-intensive, and have a negative impact on the environment. In addition, such methods are characterized by irrational use of resources and low transport load factors.

The article proposes an innovative technical solution–the use of a universal garden machine that allows for the comprehensive mechanization of the processes of collecting, shredding branches, and incorporating prunings into the soil between rows. The use of such equipment contributes to a significant reduction in manual labor costs, increased productivity of garden work, and environmentally safe disposal of residues. Shredded wood, incorporated into the soil to a depth of 7–12 cm, decomposes quickly, especially when combined with organic or mineral fertilizers. This not only enriches the soil with organic matter, but also improves its agrophysical, chemical, and biological properties.

The results of the study indicate the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing the proposed technology in horticulture. This approach is promising for both farms and large industrial enterprises specializing in fruit cultivation, and contributes to the development of sustainable agriculture.

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