Lietelevittää

Lietelevittää is a Finnish compound word formed from "liete" meaning slurry or sludge, and "levittää" meaning to spread or distribute. It refers to a piece of agricultural machinery used for the application of liquid manure or slurry onto fields. These machines are essential for many livestock farms as they allow for the efficient and even distribution of nutrients contained in animal waste, which can then fertilize the soil.

The operation of a lietelevittää typically involves a tank mounted on a trailer or a self-propelled vehicle. The tank is filled with slurry from a holding pit. The slurry is then pumped out and spread across the land through a variety of methods. Older or simpler models might use a splash plate to distribute the liquid, while more modern and environmentally conscious designs employ methods like dribble bars or injection systems. These advanced systems aim to reduce odor, minimize nutrient loss to the atmosphere through volatilization, and ensure more precise placement of the nutrients closer to the soil surface or directly into it. The design and capacity of a lietelevittää can vary significantly depending on the size of the farm and the type of slurry being handled.