Impact in Agriculture – Volume 2 (2026)
Field Evaluation of a Mechanically Synchronized Aeration-Fertilization Machine for Turfgrass Management
The Combined Aeration/Fertilization Unit (CAFU) was designed to allow turf aeration and fertilizer application in a single operation; both would be accomplished with this single machine, using solid steel fork tines (1.5 cm diameter) to penetrate the soil t...
Frost Protection Strategies in Agriculture: Insights from the 2025 Niğde Frost Event in Türkiye
Late spring frost events represent a major climatic hazard for perennial crop production, particularly in regions with continental climatic conditions. In April 2025, Niğde Province in central Türkiye experienced a severe frost episode that caused extensive...