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Download PDF As the demand grows for a less invasive approach to groundwork, machinery manufacturers have had to adapt their offerings. CPM takes a look at the latest innovation in cultivator design. The future viability of the agricultural sector will depend on growers embracing more environmentally and financially sustainable crop production systems. By Charlotte Cunningham Some prefer deep and slow, while others favour shallow and fast, but as agriculture continues to come under pressure to do more to protect the environment and soil health, there’s arguably been a pretty seismic shift towards reduced tillage systems in recent years. As a result, many manufacturers have had a rethink on the design of their cultivation equipment to incorporate this higher demand for a gentler approach. To get a better feel for what’s on the market right now, CPM takes a look at what’s new in the world of cultivators. Kuhn Kuhn has recently extended its range of independent disc stubble cultivators with the addition of the high capacity Optimer L. Available in 9m and 12m working widths, the Optimer L is designed for high quality shallow cultivation at operating speeds of 13 to 18km/h. With a working depth range from 3cm to…
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