Matraca

Generally, they are more frequently used for sowing beans and the matraca for maize. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The matraca is preferred to the seeder because it is easier to handle. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The main implement sequence consists primarily of the fuador, the matraca and the hand hoe for weeding. ❋ Unknown (1991)

This can be done more efficiently with the matraca. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Thus, maize can be planted by a comfortable step spacing of 1 meter with the matraca; it also achieves a high area performance. ❋ Unknown (1991)

This applies especially when beans are not precisely planted in rows with the matraca. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The common use of animal-drawn seeders is related to the cropping of cotton, which cannot be done with the matraca hand-operated seeder. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The matraca cannot be used for cotton, since the seeds contain fibres. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Normally pocket dibbling is practised with the matraca. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The matraca is most commonly used because of its efficiency. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Over half of the maize, beans and rice are sown with the matraca (section G 2.4.2.2); in part it is also carried out with a sacho (small hoe) or a sengo (long handle with spade-tape tool). ❋ Unknown (1991)

A matraca is employed if beans are to be sown in autumn following the bending over of the husks prior to harvesting. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The sowing of maize on 4 ha, a typical cropping area for maize, can be accomplished in 2 days with animal-drawn implements and in 4 days with the matraca. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The implement sequence used in Irat is greater than in the Southwest: the reversible "pointed share" plow type, harrow, furrow breaker, animal-drawn precision seeders or matraca, cultivator, usually with 3 blades. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The matraca (also called saragu) is a very sturdy hand-operated seeder, suited to dibbling of various seed types. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The total area under rice is not large, thus the matraca is an appropriate implement for this purpose. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Therefore, it is not surprising that animal-drawn seeders have become widespread primarily for planting cotton, which cannot be carried out with the matraca. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The matraca proves to be the most efficient implement for sloped fields on poorly prepared, stony ground. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Ex) "Went out with [Violeta] last night. She dances sooo [matraca]!" Ex) "Sometimes I see Matt at the bar being all matraca [n shit]." Ex) Que bailar La [Matraca] como matracas! ❋ Dory4331 (2014)