STRIP-TILL
ROW CULTURE AFTER STRIP-TILL
STRIPEWISE SOIL PREPARATION
The soil is cultivated only within the stripes where the crop is intended to grow. De- pending on the intended row width, up to 70% of the soil surface remains untouched. This technology not only protects the soil against erosion and drying but also reduces the tillage costs.
Residue-free, deeply loosened seedbed ensures high emergence and deep root formation
By dividing the field into cultivated and uncultivated areas, Strip-Till combines the advantages of direct seeding and seeding after plough. The solid soil and the layer of residues between the rows prevent erosion and support the storage of water. Within the row that has been cultivated by the Kultistrip, a fine crumbled seedbed is prepared, offering optimum conditions for the young plant. In addition to the cultivation of the stripes the Kultistrip can implement a fertiliser layer in the soil at the same time, thus providing the plant with optimum nutrients. The plants can develop faster and the soil is covered earlier with vegetation due to an earlier row closure. Finally the weed development is suppressed. By using GEOCONTROL ® there are no overlaps. Costs for fertiliser, seeds and chemicals are saved as well. GPS control of the tractor is advised for the Strip-Till. The implementation of the RTK sig- nal (+/-2cm) guarantees high precision and is therefore recommended. The working width of the Stip-Till implement should correspond to the working width of the precision seed drill or have its double width at maximum.
Strip-till increases water efficiency 1)
105
+4%
100
Irrigation
+8%
without reduced (65mm) optimal (125mm)
95
90
1) rel. sugar yield depends on amount of irrigation and sowing system; Test location: Niedersachsen
85
80
Mulch sowing with seed preparation
Strip-Till
Source: LWK Niedersachsen
KVERNELAND MONOPILL
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