Development and Investigation of Multilayered Fertilization Technique for Cotton Crop

Abstract

Abstract: A novel multilayered method of fertilizing cotton crops was developed and examined as part of this research. The main objective was to design, produce and assess a machine that can deliver fertilizer at several soil layers to increase the efficiency of nutrient uptake and the crops’ yield. The team analyzed the future force needed, looked at ways to improve present machines, did design optimization with software and created the prototype using suitable materials and processes. A trial was carried out in real farm fields to study how well the system carried out fertilization compared to doing it manually. The study found that the method involving multiple layers of fertilization improved cotton yield by 22.8%, raised nutrient efficiency by 17.5% and decreased lost fertilizer by 30.2%. Labor tasks were reduced by close to 40% when compared with previous methods. The results show that applying fertilizers in particular soil layers enhances nutrient availability and benefits root growth and plant productivity. The results provide a good answer for sustainable and accurate farming in areas that want to move toward better farming methods without wasting resources. It could be adapted for use with additional row crops as well.