No-tillage

What is No-tillage?

Non-killing tillage (NKG) is a form of reduced tillage that plays a key role in sustainable soil management. This method, which avoids deep plowing and minimizes soil disturbance, leads to improved soil with improved water infiltration and fewer drought problems. NKG is particularly relevant in light of climate change and the need for sustainable agricultural practices.

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Our no-tillage range

Cultivators

Väderstad is known for its high-quality cultivators that save both time and fuel. These cultivators are specially designed for use in all kinds of soil and emphasize versatility and economic efficiency. With a diverse range of product families, Väderstad offers a range of cultivators to meet every specific (modern) need.

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Disc harrows

Väderstad’s Carrier disc harrows are available in both hydraulically supported and trailed formats. Used for rapid primary tillage and seedbed preparation, these disc harrows can meet a variety of challenges ranging from ultra-deep to deeper tillage thanks to a wide range of front implements, discs and pressure rollers.

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Seedbed preparators

Väderstad’s Rapid and Spirit seeders combine seedbed preparation, leveling, and seeding in one efficient operation, excelling in precision and reliability even at high speeds. The BioDrill, an additional small seeder, increases the versatility of Väderstad’s tillage and seeding machines, making them even more versatile.

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Combi-Digger

Head harrowing is a modern tillage method in which the coarse soil is crushed and leveled and also pressed to remove excess air. This creates a seed bed where a mounted seeder can sow directly. RABE supplies the power harrow, as well as the Combi-Digger. The RABE Combi-Digger is an innovative attachment cultivator specially designed for breaking deeper compaction. The machine is widely applicable in combination with a power harrow or disc harrow but also as a separate solo cultivator.

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Benefits of no-tillage

  • NKG preserves the natural structure of the soil, resulting in improved water infiltration and reduced drought problems. This is crucial at a time when climate change is leading to more extreme weather events.
  • By reducing soil disturbance, soil life, including worms, bacteria and fungi, remains intact. This contributes to soil fertility and promotes biodiversity.

  • NT can lead to fewer nitrogen losses and reduced erosion, although further research is needed to ascertain this with certainty.

  • NT systems consume less fuel compared to traditional plowing methods, leading to cost savings for farmers.
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What is no-tillage?

Non-inversion tillage (NKG) is receiving increasing attention in arable farming and is becoming increasingly important in sustainable soil management. This method avoids deep plowing and minimizes soil disturbance. This leads to a healthier soil with improved water infiltration, fewer drought problems, improved resilience through a build-up of organic matter and promotion of soil life. NKG is particularly relevant in light of climate change and the need for sustainable agricultural practices.

Implementation and considerations of NT

The switch to NKG requires a careful approach. It is important to give the soil time to recover from deep tillage. Initially, the soil may require more nitrogen inputs and perform sub-optimally. The use of nitrogen-fixing green manure crops and solid farmyard manure can help. Consistency is crucial; if the soil is plowed again after a few years anyway, the soil balance needs to be re-established. That’s why we offer the right information and training with our Homburg Academy. Wondering how we can help with the transition?

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