CONSOLIDATION
THE NEED FOR CONSOLIDATION FIRM SEEDBED
Rollers have been designed to ensure an efficient soil compaction and levelling either after harvest for an optimum germination of weeds or to reduce the soil porosity and limit evaporation in dry conditions.
The choice of the right roller depends on the soil type and conditions. Also the lifting capacity of the tractor needs to be considered when looking for the right combination.
The roller on a compact disc harrow is an elementary tool with different tasks: • Supporting the exact working depth of the machine especially in light conditions • Optimal soil to seed/root contact to enable efficient nutrient transfer • Breaking of clods in order to have a fine seedbed but at the same time keeping the soil structure for reduced soil erosion, as the soil is both structured and stable. • Improved drainage and water infiltration, especially important in wet years where a good, consolidated soil structure ensures access to plant root systems for water, air and nutrients • No separation or raising of straw and residues. Minimal moisture loss, especially important in dry years where crops which lack moisture suffer badly • Reliable working without stick of the soil surface by slipping. Easy maintenance and cleaning. Cracking performance.
Work done with an Actipack/ Actiring roller: left side skids lifted up (not active), right side skids down in action.
KVERNELAND QUALIDISC
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