Powder Fertilizer Broadcaster

Category: Agriculture

Summary: A powder fertilizer broadcaster is a type of agricultural spreader specifically designed or adapted to apply fertilizers or soil amendments that are in a fine powder form, rather than granular or liquid.

    A powder fertilizer broadcaster is a type of agricultural spreader specifically designed or adapted to apply fertilizers or soil amendments that are in a fine powder form, rather than granular or liquid. The main goal of this machine is to distribute the powdered material evenly over a relatively wide area, such as a field, pasture, or large lawn. It typically consists of a hopper to hold the powder, a metering system (like an adjustable gate or auger) to control the outflow rate, and a distribution mechanism, which is often a spinning disc with vanes or a pendulum spout that throws the powder outwards. Handling powdered materials can be challenging due to potential issues like clumping (especially in humid conditions like we often have here in the Philippines), bridging in the hopper, and wind drift during application, so these broadcasters may incorporate features like agitators within the hopper and shielding around the distribution mechanism to ensure consistent flow and minimize airborne loss. They are essential tools when specific powdered nutrients or soil conditioners, such as agricultural lime, need to be applied uniformly across the land surface.