Development and optimization of the potato planter's working mechanism for sub-film planting in one pass in arid zones of Kazakhstan»

The relevance of the project lies in the development of domestic agricultural machinery, the reduction of import dependency, the introduction of technologies adapted to climatic risks, and the need to provide scientifically substantiated solutions for sustainable potato production in the dry regions of Kazakhstan.

To develop and optimize an innovative potato-planting machine equipped with a roller-type working mechanism capable of operating effectively under soil-moisture deficit conditions in arid areas of Kazakhstan. The machine will form a ridge, cover it with film, and place potato tubers accurately in a single pass. This aim targets water-resource conservation, reduced water dependency, increased potato yield, and improved sustainability of agricultural production.

‒ Development of a prototype potato planter with a roller working mechanism and scientific optimization of its structural and technological parameters.

‒ Full integration of a rotary cultivator, fertilizer distributor, and film-laying mechanism into a multifunctional machine.

‒ Development of a moisture-saving technology for efficient soil-water utilization and validation of its agrotechnical effectiveness.

‒ Assessment of the impact of single-pass under-film potato planting on productivity in dry regions.

‒ Identification of optimal potato varieties and planting times depending on moisture conditions.

‒ Establishment of scientific foundations for soil–mechanism–tuber interaction using DEM simulations, field trials, and laboratory tests.

‒ Preparation of complete technical documentation, design drawings, and technical specifications for commercialization in domestic production.

‒ Preparation of two patent applications for registration in the National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

‒ Publication of at least two scientific articles in Web of Science (Q1–Q3) or Scopus (≥50 percentile) journals.

‒ Demonstration of economic efficiency through increased yield and reduced labor and fuel consumption.