Working the row spacing: the essential accessories

NEWS · 09 July 2024

Tilling is a fundamental agricultural practice that helps maintain soil health, promote plant growth and increase crop productivity.

Inter-row tillage accessories play a crucial role in this process, ensuring that the soil is adequately aerated, free of weeds and prepared for optimum crop growth.

In the wide range of agricultural equipment, Zanon distinguishes itself for the innovation and reliable nature of its products.

In this article, we will explore the importance of inter-row tillage accessories and give a detailed overview of the main implements manufactured by Zanon.


The importance of tillage accessories

Tilling is a crucial activity that directly affects crop output. Using the right tillage accessories can make the difference between a poor harvest and a plentiful one. Tilling accessories help to:


- improve soil structure: tools such as blades, rototillers and harrows help break up the soil, improving its aeration and making it easier for plant roots to absorb water and nutrients.


- control weeds: tools such as the weeder disc and sucker kit are designed to effectively eliminate weeds without damaging crops.

- prepare the seed bed: tools such as the harrow and rototiller prepare the soil optimally for sowing, ensuring an even, well-structured surface.


Using suitable accessories for working the inter-row has several advantages. Firstly, it improves work efficiency, reducing the time and effort required for soil preparation. In addition, quality implements contribute to more precise tillage, ensuring that crops receive the right amount of nutrients and water. The use of appropriate attachments also helps reduce soil compaction and effectively control weeds, improving overall soil health and crop output.


Gli accessori top di Zanon per la lavorazione dell’interfila

Zanon offers a complete range of inter-row tillage accessories designed to meet the needs of modern farmers. Below is an overview of the main equipment produced by the company:


1. DCV series central anchor kit


The Central Anchor Kit is designed for deep soil tillage, reaching a depth of up to 40 cm. This kit is ideal for aerating the soil and breaking up compaction, improving soil structure and promoting water infiltration. It can be used with the DCV vineyard.


2. Spring anchor with tine and side fin

This equipment is available in right- and left-handed versions and offers precise tilling of the soil thanks to its ‘scarp’ tine. It is ideal for breaking up soil and preparing it for seeding, ensuring an equal distribution of nutrients. It can be used with the CTV cultivator.

3. Front rollhacke disc

The front rollhacke disc, which is available in single and double versions, is designed to work the inter-row effectively, ensuring even soil tillage. This accessory is particularly useful for seedbed preparation and weed control. Compatible with various equipment, such as mechanical weeders and tool carriers.


4. Smooth roller kit

Smooth rollers, available in different widths, are essential for soil compaction after seeding. These tools help improve the contact between the seed and the soil, promoting uniform and rapid germination. These accessories are also compatible with CTV cultivators.


5. Toothed roller


Toothed rollers are designed to work the soil in depth, breaking up clods and improving soil aeration. Zanon offers toothed rollers in different sizes to suit various agricultural needs.


6. Cage roller

The cage roller is ideal for levelling and compacting soil, ensuring an even surface for sowing. This accessory is particularly useful in sandy or clay soils where soil structure needs to be improved. Ideal for use with the DCV vineyard scarifier.


7. Furrow-opening disc kit


The furrow opener disc kit is designed to break up the surface for easy entry of inter-row implements. Available in pivoting and standard versions, this tool ensures precise and well-defined furrows. It can be used with implement holders and cultivators from the Zanon line.


8. Weeder disc


The weeder disc is an essential accessory for preventing weeds in the inter-row. Available in various sizes and densities (soft, medium, hard), this tool is designed to be gentle on crops and effective against weeds.


9. Sucker kit


The sucker kit is used to remove unwanted suckers from plants, keeping them healthy and productive. This accessory is easy to use and ensures effective removal of suckers without damaging the main plants.

10. Hydraulic circular tiller kit

The hydraulic circular tiller is ideal for surface soil tillage and seedbed preparation. This attachment is designed to break up the soil evenly, improving aeration and soil structure.


11. Parry blade kit


The subsoiler blade is a very important attachment, which is used to return soil to the sub-row and to remove soil from the tilling bed.


How to choose the right attachments


Choosing the right attachments for inter-row cultivation depends on various factors, including the type of soil, the crops cultivated and the specific demands of cultivation. It is important to consider the depth of tillage required, the width of the inter-row and the type of crop residues present. Zanon offers a diverse range of attachments that can be combined and customised to meet the specific needs of each farmer. Consulting experts and carefully evaluating the technical characteristics of implements can help you make the best choice.

Maintenance and care of attachments

Regular maintenance of tillage equipment is essential to ensure durability and efficiency. It is important to clean equipment thoroughly after each use to remove soil and plant residues. Lubricating moving parts and periodically checking the integrity of blades and tines ensures that equipment performs at its best. Proper maintenance not only prolongs the life of the tools but also ensures optimal soil tillage.


Conclusions

Tilling accessories are indispensable tools for any farmer who wants to optimise the output of his crops. Choosing the right tools can make a big difference in terms of productivity and soil health. Zanon, with its wide range of products, offers innovative and high quality solutions for all soil tillage needs.

From blades to cage rollers, every accessory produced by Zanon is designed with attention to detail and high quality materials, ensuring durability and efficiency. Investing in Zanon equipment means choosing the best for your soil and crops, ensuring excellent and long-lasting results.


Whether preparing the seedbed, controlling weeds or protecting crops, Zanon's inter-row tillage accessories are the ideal choice for any professional farmer. Browse the wide range of inter-row tillage accessories and contact us to find the right accessory for your needs.