The researchers recorded a weeding efficacy of 90% with the FarmDroid, and 96% when the FD20 was used with the optional additional spot-spraying applicator system. 

OPICO 'now offers a comprehensive line-up to cater for all approaches to crop establishment' by adding Ovlac ploughs and Alpego power harrows, drills, rotary cultivators and flail toppers to the range. 

'Studies show that soil compaction reduces grass growth and yield - by between 10 and 20%', which "reduces grazing days, or gives a later start to cutting", according to Roger Bacon of Barenbrug. 

"First of all, decide how long you want the mix to last, then what you want to use it for", advises Adam Simper, Grass, Root and Environmental Seeds Manager at Agrii. 

"Every dairy farmer that I deal with tells me that when they include fodder beet in their feeding system, milk yields go up", says Lyndon Harris, agronomist at Agrovista. 

Discover the range of OPICO distributed machinery (OPICO, HE-VA, Sky Agriculture and FarmDroid) that we believe are eligible for grant funding following the announcement of the 2024 FETF fund. 

'With pairs of wheels running in the same tracks front and rear, the unit can effectively straddle the rows of crop, enabling it to plant seed into flat beds and return subsequently to weed between the seedlings without running any crop down'.

'Designed to be a true multi-tasker, with its combination of levelling board, heavy duty spring tines, seeder unit and the option of towing a roller, the new harrow is capable of rejuvenating grassland as well as acting as a stubble harrow and cover-crop establishment tool.'

'A new knife-bank, rotor driveline and additional pick-up options all form part of this update which is set to significantly extend the machines’ capabilities'.