AGRICULTURE
DUST CONTROL IN AGRICULTURE
In the realm of modern agriculture, dust control plays a crucial role in maintaining sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices. Dust, often generated during various farming operations, can have far-reaching impacts on both the environment and human health. As the need for food production rises to meet the demands of a growing global population, it becomes imperative to address the challenges posed by dust in agricultural settings.
Load-bearing and dust-free farm roads are a significant factor in the agricultural production chain as clean plants can profit from photosynthesis more efficiently, producing better crop yields compared to the dustier ones. The importance of load-bearing and less muddy roads is emphasized in wet weather conditions, and in many countries it has an impact on the reliability of the food supply – if the harvest does not get to the market in time, this can mean a deterioration in its quality and starvation for large numbers of people.
Moreover, airborne dust particles can significantly impact respiratory health for both farmers and nearby communities. Exposure to particulate matter can lead to respiratory ailments and exacerbate pre-existing conditions, especially in regions with dry climates where dust is more prevalent.
We cannot influence the change in weather, but our environmentally friendly products catch more than 90% dust particles to keep your harvest cleaner and at the same time improve the load-bearing capacity of your roads and their properties, helping you to better focus on your role as a supplier of high-quality crops.
How can Vumos help you to suppress dust in Europe? Read more about how our products can improve your road, surroundings – click on the name takes you straight to the product page:
Road//Stabilizr:
- Liquid concentrate, perfect for stabilizing soils containing clay
- Reduces the swell potential of clay with only one treatment by 43 – 63 %
- Extends the season of the use of farm roads that are usually muddy with rain
- Cost efficient: one liter is enough to treat 111 – 167 square meters
- Improves the load-bearing capacity of farm roads with a cost of less than 2 euros per square meter
- The farm road can be opened to traffic immediately after completion
- Well suited for use together with the dust binding agent Dust/Blokr Sugar Blend
- Biodegradable, does not contain corrosive ingredients
- A long-term solution, no repeated treatment necessary
Dust/Blokr Sugar Blend:
- Easy-to-use, water-soluble liquid concentrate
- Excellent dust binding agent for treating unpaved farm roads
- Cleaner plants produce better-quality crop
- Mixed-In – treatment provides long-lasting dust control and improves the quality of the road tread
- Environmentally friendly formula based on sugars and starches
- Safe use in groundwater and nature conservation areas
- Does not contain any ingredients that are corrosive to the machines
- The product on road surfaces withstands longer than salt, even during rain
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