Equipment for Agricultural Workers

To look after the vegetable garden and green areas you need small hoes, swivel-blade pruning saws, scrapers and shears. For irrigation there are watering cans, water pumps and pressurisation kits. To protect crops, mulching fabrics, trunk guards for plants and wire mesh are used. For treatments there are knapsack sprayers. Choose tools according to the soil and the area to be cultivated.

The knapsack sprayer should be chosen according to the area to be treated and the effort you can sustain. The catalogue has 5-litre and 8-litre models, with the smaller tank for work on limited areas. Before use, check that the product to be sprayed is compatible with the pump seals. Professional use of plant protection products requires the licence provided for by D.Lgs. 150/2012 (the Italian decree on the sustainable use of pesticides).

The galvanised steel spiral guard wraps around the trunk of a young tree or shrub to protect it from knocks, rodents and damage caused by tools. It should be chosen according to the size of the trunk and left with a little room for growth. Check each year that it is not tightening on the trunk and not rusting. It does not act as a support, so a separate stake is needed.

For fencing, galvanised or plastic-coated wire mesh is used, with hexagonal or welded mesh, fixed to iron T-posts. The mesh should be chosen according to the animal or the type of protection required. Posts must be sunk to a suitable depth and spaced according to the height of the mesh. Green plastic-coated mesh blends better into the landscape, while galvanised is the basic version.

A pressurisation kit with a diaphragm expansion vessel keeps the water pressure in the irrigation system constant. The vessel must be sized for the flow rate and pressure required by the outlets. The electronic control panel manages the starting and stopping of the pump. Check the electrical supply and have the panel inspected by a technician if anything is wrong, without tampering with it yourself.

There are specific insecticide sprays for wasp and hornet nests. Always read the label before use, respect the doses and warnings, and do not use the product near water sources or people. Treat the nest in the morning or evening, when the insects are less active, wearing clothing that covers the body. If the nest is in a hard-to-reach spot, call in a professional.

It is used by farmers, gardeners, green-space operators and maintenance staff for public and private areas. It is needed for the care of vegetable gardens and lawns, irrigation, fencing, mulching and plant protection. For treatments and for motorised machinery, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions and wear the required PPE (personal protective equipment).