ridger

Definitions

noun That which makes a ridge or ridges.
noun Same as ridge-band. Halliwell.
noun In agriculture, a tool, drawn by a horse, for gathering and heaping up the loose soil against young plants planted in rows. It consists essentially of two mold-boards placed side by side, flaring slightly in front and hinged to a wheel at the rear.

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The ridger is the most popular animal - drawn implement.

1. Overview 1991
The ridger is the most frequently used implement for soil preparation in the Savanes region.

1. Overview 1991
I have a point that relates to what "the ridger, fcd" said.

On all and all DC 2008
Earthing up of ridges, 1 to 2 months after the first weeding, with the ridger plough to enable tubers to grow well.

6.1 General recommendations 1995
With the ridger you can easily dig the manure into the soil.

6.1 General recommendations 1995
In the permanent farming system, you prepare these ridges with the ridger plough (see Chapter 5.5.2.4 - To Bury Organic Matter).

6.1 General recommendations 1995
Before starting ridging, check the adjustment of your harness and your ridger

1.1 How to select your cattle 1995
Early moulding or weeding with the ridger is necessary to control weed growth and support your crop.

6.1 General recommendations 1995
During moulding, the ridger uproots the weeds in the furrows and buries the weeds at the sides of the ridges.

6.1 General recommendations 1995
At that weight, one pair of suitable draft cattle is heavy enough to pull a plough working at 20 cm depth or a ridger.

1.1 How to select your cattle 1995