Practical recommendations
HOW TO PREVENT COMPACTION
1. Generalise the use of low-pressure tyres on field equipment to restrict surface compaction.
Fitting wide tyres or twin wheels is not enough; pressure has to be adapted.
The target is 0.6 bar, in agreement with the tyre manufacturer. When in tow, UNIDRILL does not load the
rear wheels of the tractor and weights are not needed in the front!
2. Reducing axle load to reduce deep compaction.
The target load is 6 tonnes per axle; leave all heavier loads on the track. Light tractors are preferable;
UNIDRILL is perfect for moderate power, hence lighter tractors.
3. Working on dried-out soil.
Be patient and wait for the right moment to intervene. According to researchers, the soils resists better to
compaction as soon as its surface changes colour. After 4-5 years of conservation tillage, the soil drains
water faster and becomes more bearing, which reduces waiting.
4. Bring calcium and magnesium supplements to compensate medium acidification.
Aim to maintain pH between 6.5 and 7 to ensure good stability of the clay-humic complex.
5. Enrich the soil with organic matter to protect it from compaction and improve resistance.
Return straw and harvest residues, bring manure, grow forage, avoid plowing…
HOW TO FEND OFF SLUGS
1.
Plough up stubble early to restrict slug feeding sources.
2.
Work surface soil rather finely and press to upset and make slugs uncomfortable.
3.
Keep soil clean by mechanical and chemical destruction and sow early.
4.
Detect the presence of slugs upon the first rainfall and set traps.
5.
Sow a little deeper and under fast-emergence conditions.
6.
Properly close up the sowing furrow, possibly roll. In a risk situation, treat with an
appropriate agent.
7.
Carefully monitor growth after sowing, especially under humid conditions.
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Summary of Contents for 240G
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