COVER CROPS
STUBBLING AND SEEDING IN ONE PASS
ESTABLISHMENT OF COVER CROPS
The EU Green Deal aims to protect water resources and promote sustainability. One of the measures to prevent nitrate leaching into the water source is the systematic covering of soils with a plant cover in autumn. This cover absorbs nitrogen from the soil and air and converts it into organic nitrogen compounds. The cover then releases nitrogen to the next crop (1/3), improving soil structure, storing CO 2 and protecting the soil from erosion. Integrated seed drill or in combination with a front hopper and distribution system a-drill 200 (200l) used for rather small seed rate and a-drill 500 (500l) preferred with higher seed rate (25 to 50kg/ha - mix of seeds, grass, etc.) have been designed to meet a rapid implementation of cover crop during stubble operations while minimising costs. In addition, the a-drill can also be used for establishing rape seed or mixtures of different diameters seeds (leguminous plant, cruciferous, etc.). Different dosing rotors and two types of fan: electric recommended for small seeds and allowing seed rates of 4 kg/min or hydraulic for rates up to 14 kg/min are available. The Turbo can be fitted with one or two distribution head systems above the rear roller. When used with a front hopper like the f-drill with an ELDOS dosing unit, the seed is metered, conveyed, and distributed into the soil flow through a baffle plate, either before or behind the rear roller. Placing the seed before the rear roller or finger-following harrow ensures optimal seed-to-soil contact for connection to the capillary system. For shallow placement, positioning the seed behind the roller is ideal.
KVERNELAND TURBO
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