Question

define term broadcasting in crop production and management

Answer 1

In agriculture, gardening, and forestry, broadcast seeding is a method of seedingthat involves scattering seed, by hand or mechanically, over a relatively large area. This is in contrast to:

precision seeding, where seed is placed at a precise spacing and depth;hydroseeding, where a slurry of seed, mulchand water is sprayed over prepared ground in a uniform layer.

Broadcast seeding is of particular use in establishing dense plant spacing, as for cover crops and lawns. In comparison to traditional drill planting, broadcast seeding will require 10–20% more seed. It's simpler, faster, and easier than traditional row sowing. Broadcast seeding works best for plants that do not require singular spacing or that are more easily thinned later.[1] After broadcasting, seed is often lightly buried with some type of rakingaction, often done using vertical tillage tools. Utilizing these tools increases the success rate of germination by increasing seed-to-soil contact.[1]

Answer 2

Answer:

In agriculture, broadcast seeding is a method of sowing areas by scattering seed mechanically or by hand.