Economic-Operational Evaluation Methodology for Pasture Rehabilitation Based on Coring with Soil Samplers Tubes
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Given the problem of soil compaction in Cuban grasslands caused by overgrazing, which reduces productivity and degrades the ecosystem, the methodology of drilling technology with punch tubes is proposed. This method, less invasive and expensive than traditional techniques such as subsoiling or plowing, consists of drilling into the soil to extract small plugs of soil, thus improving aeration, water infiltration and root development in the surface layer affected by livestock trampling. The methodology seeks to evaluate the economic and operational viability of this technology in local conditions, demonstrating that it represents an efficient alternative, with low energy consumption and minimal environmental impact for the sustainable rehabilitation of grasslands.
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