What is eco-till
Many companies attach the words Conservation or Eco to their equipment, but few are able to offer a complete and proven package to match that of Techmagri. We have a long association with reduced tillage practices and have been at the forefront of development in this field for many years.
However, we do not pretend that adopting these practises is easy and it is fair to say that they require a higher level of husbandry, with attention to detail being a key factor. But the benefits are clear, both for the sustainability of agricultural output and the environment.
Techmagri UK have links with many farmers and organisations who are successfully working these systems and we will be only too pleased to put you in touch with them.
Key benefits- Improved soil structure
- Increased soil organic content
- Increased worm numbers
- Increased soil moisture retention
- Reduced erosion
- Reduced pesticide and fertiliser runoff
- Crop yields can be maintained then progressively improved
- Soil has a better load carrying capacity
- Lower machinery costs
- Lower fuel consumption
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Eventual reduction in pesticide usage
- Greater job satisfaction
Key operational factors
- Straw Mulching – keeping straw close to the surface
- Rotational soil loosening – break crops
- Direct drilling cereals when conditions allow
- Soil loosening ability for cereals where compaction exists
Equipment checklist
- Mulch Harrow – Cultimulch
- Soil Loosener – Profilab
- Till seeding attachment (OSR only) – Stocks applicator
- Till seeding attachment (OSR & Beans) – Techmasem Front Hopper
- Seed Drill with Direct Drilling ability – Samourai Contour / SimTech T-SEM
- Wide tyres for all field working equipment
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