17 July 2024 - Macchine Trattori

Claas e AgXeed, automation goal in forage harvesting

17 July 202417 July 2024 Redazione

For many farms, forage harvesting is one of the most demanding phases, especially for the first cuts. Before and during mowing, fields must be searched or scanned for wild animals, with operations like mowing, raking, windrowing, and uprooting often occurring simultaneously. In the future, autonomous tractors or AgBots could lighten the workload for many farmers and contractors. Tall-growing crops present a particular challenge, as does the continuous monitoring and assessment of work quality. Together with partners like AgXeed and Thermal Drones, Claas is researching and testing various applications to further…

Horsch “Terrano” cultivators, excellent when time is tight

17 July 202417 July 2024 Redazione

Although they are highly sustainable practices, no-till seeding and minimum tillage still cover a minority of agricultural land in Italy. Deep tillage can still make sense in many field situations, especially in livestock-intensive provinces where plowing is necessary to incorporate the generous availability of manure, slurry, and digestate. Horsch “Terrano” cultivators: Aaligned with CAP guidelines Even on these farms, however, conservation agriculture can be useful in specific situations, such as when proceeding with second sowings after the mowing of autumn-winter cereals. From mid-May onwards, practices of chopping barley and triticale…