Method and apparatus for applying matter to a field

摘要

An apparatus (30) for applying matter to a field is disclosed. The apparatus (30) comprises a macerator (54) for macerating the matter, at least one ground-engaging tool (42) for tilling the field, and an outlet (47) from which the macerated matter is able to be extruded into or onto the tilled field.

主权项

1. An agricultural apparatus for applying matter to a field, the apparatus comprising: a body able to moved along the field, the body including a macerator for macerating matter; an agitating pump; and at least one discharge pump; wherein the agitating pump is provided to agitate and pump the matter after having been macerated by the macerator; and each discharge pump is connected to the agitating pump to provide additional pumping, in addition to pumping after the material has passed through the macerator and the agitating pump, with the amount of liquid in the macerated material being insufficient to provide a slurry, so as to be of extrudable consistency to allow the discharge pump to discharge the macerated material through an outlet as an extrusion for being applied to the field.