For Increased Crop Quality and Cost Savings

iXflow-E is available on both steel and aluminium booms. It is easy for the operator to program the number and size of sections that fit their requirements and fields the best to their requirements and field situations. The combination of IsoMatch GEOCONTROL and GPS allows the operator to reduce overlap and over dosing, to increase crop quality and save costs. All this is in combination with high flow rates, because there is no impact on the section length, no loss of pressure or an unequal flow between sections. iXflow-E is also fully compatible with the iXclean Pro automatic cleaning and rinsing system. Rest liquid is sprayed in the field automatically, resulting in a low volume of rest liquid in the sprayer and spot contamination at the farm or in the field is avoided.

Precise and Reliable

The Kverneland iXflow-E electric ball valve features a robust, electric and stainless steel ball valve, that is very reliable compared to solenoid or plunger valves. Without any wearing parts and the self-cleaning-effect the ball valve stands out in reliability. The ball valve temporarily utilizes an extremely low amount of power and provides a high capacity flow in a compact valve design. Kverneland’s electrical valves are CANbus/ISOBUS compatible for Section Control (nozzle by nozzle) or for spot spraying.

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Choose the best farming solution for you and your land. Combine the highest possible yields with sustainability. This will start with the correct tillage. The choices you make depend on various factors and should match your specific circumstances, like soil structure, crop rotation, residue management, economic and ecological viabilities.

You must consider environmental and legal issues. From conventional methods to conservation tillage: the balance of operations at the right time has to be found to achieve high yields with the best soil condition (air, moisture, biological activity, etc.) with a minimum amount of energy, time and investment. For this, Kverneland offers a full range of intelligent farming solutions.

Conventional tillage

Intensive method of cultivation

• Complete soil inversion e.g. by a plough

• Less than 15-30% crop residues left on the soil surface

• Seedbed preparation done by an active tool or special seedbed harrow

• High phytosanitary effect by reduced pressure of weed and fungi diseases – fewer herbicides and fungicides needed

• Better dry-off and faster increase of soil temperature for better nutrients absorption

Conservation tillage

Mulch Tillage

Reduced-intensity in terms of depth and frequency

• More than 30% of residues are left on the soil surface

• Extended repose period of the soil

• Cultivator and/or discs incorporate the crop residues within the top 10cm of soil for stable bearing soil

• Full-width tillage – seedbed preparation and seeding in one pass

• Protection against soil erosion; reduce soil loss by run-off and improve water storage capacity.

• Improvement of soil moisture retention

Strip Tillage

• Zonal strip loosening before or during seeding of up to 1/3 of the row width (Loibl, 2006). Up to 70% of the soil surface remains untouched

• Strip-till combines the soil drying and warming benefits of conventional tillage with the soil-protecting advantages of no-till by disturbing only the area of the soil where the seeds are placed

• Exact fertilizing deposit

• Soil protection against erosion and drought

Vertical Tillage / No-Till

• Extensive method

• Working soil vertically avoids additional horizontal layers or density changes

• Increasing water infiltration, root development, and nutrient take-up

• Plants’ roots dictate the overall health of the plant, as they deliver nutrients and water throughout the season, contributing to a higher yield

• A strong set of roots make plants more resistant to wind and drought.

• Lower energy input required

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Sustainable and efficient

There are good reasons to promote the establishment of additional crops or to apply extra nutrients whilst seeding. An additional crop will suppress weed growth but not compete with the leading crop. The extra crop catches the mineral nitrogen in the soil, as well as air nitrogen when mixing with leguminous plants, transforming it into organic nitrogen. Thus, nitrogen will still be available for the next crops. Fertilizers are applied with precision to support plant growth, specifically during youth development avoiding its wash-out into groundwater

All this will be a major contribution to sustainable farming by encouraging root development, reducing the risk of erosion, and increasing biodiversity and humus content. Sustainability will protect farmers’ most valuable asset: the soil. Utmost efficiency and cost-saving are achieved by the combined application of various types of seeds and/or fertilizer all in one pass.

Wide scope of application

There is a wide scope of application and numerous possible variations for this integrated seed drill:

Already the e-drill maxi plus, as the combined grain and fertilizer model of the power harrow mounted seed drill, is equipped with a divided hopper with an adjustable ratio of 60:40, 70:30, or 100:0 and two independently working metering devices.

By integrating the a-drill, an additional extra seeder comes into play and offers a multiple choice of combinations: Two types of material are precisely deposited by the CX-II double-entry colter (2 distribution heads) on the e-drill maxi plus; whereas the third type of material is applied via the baffle plate from the integrated a-drill into the soil flow of the following harrow:

1. 3 types of material in one pass: 1 type of seed (e.g. wheat/barley) plus fertilizer in the sowing rows plus slug pellets via the following harrow
2. 3 types of material in one pass: 1 type of seed (e.g. wheat/barley) plus fertilizer in the sowing row plus 1 type of seed (e.g. clover) via the following harrow
3. 3 types of material in one pass: 2 types of seed in different sowing rows (e.g. beans & rapeseed) plus slug pellets via the following harrow
4. 3 types of material in one pass: 2 types of seed in the sowing row (e.g. beans & rye) plus 1 sort of seed (e.g. clover) via the following harrow

Flexible adjustments

The a-drill has 8 outputs which will spread the flow of seeds or fertilizer by the baffle plate uniformly into the soil flow of the following harrow over the entire working width.

The a-drill is delivered with different types of rotors: for small seeds (rape, mustard, cabbage, clover, etc.), medium rotors for seeds like vetch, grass, or sunflowers, and for large seeds (peas, horse beans, etc.) or fertilizer. The agitator placed above the rotor ensures a steady stream of seeds. A brush, located at the base of the rotor, will regulate the flow and improve the setting accuracy. Up to 8 different rotors are available for fine, medium, and large-sized seeds.

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Fast Acting Net Cycle

Easy to Use Control Systems

Focus 3

• Bale density adjustment
• Net quantity adjustment
• Tying information during binding cycle
• Selection of manual or automatic binding
• Five daily bale counters & total bale counter
• Selection of knives, drop floor, or pick-up raise/ lower function

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Seasonal effects, such as field conditions, changing crop intensity during the season, and – in particular – the weather requires a flexible harvesting system, which can be quickly adjusted to the conditions facing you today.

You need the capacity to get the job done in time during a dry spell before the weather changes again. An adaptable system of implements that complements each other is imperative when making the complete harvesting process as efficient and accurate as possible.

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The latest Kverneland 6716 Plus series balers combine good high output performance with market-leading bale density. They benefit from a host of upgrades designed to boost output and reduce maintenance requirements, keeping operating costs to a minimum.

The Kverneland 6716 Plus bale chamber is designed for multi-crop use and is equally at home in silage, hay, and straw. With the new Intelligent Density 3D, the setting of bale density is made very quickly with three pre-selectable options for straw, hay, and silage, set from the control box. It is also possible to customize the bale density in three separate zones yourself, each with a choice of diameter and pressure to let you perfectly tailor the structure of the bale to your requirements.

“I run a farm of 150 ha and 120 dairy cows. I was looking for a baler for baling both dry and wet material (straw and hay) to make a total of about 4,000 bales a year. This includes a little bit of contracting, but most of the bales are for our own needs. The baling all has to be done in a short period, so we were looking for a baler that will be solid and dependable, as we have no margin for downtime.

I decided to buy a Kverneland variable chamber baler as this let us make bales of different diameters and with the highest density – not just the outside but also in the core of the bale.

The verdict on my Kverneland baler? (It’s) A great machine – I can recommend it! ”

Marian Chojnicki, Farmer, Makówiec, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Poland.

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The Enduro/Enduro Pro is equipped with auto-reset Triflex tines at a release point of 700kg. The Triflex tine with a narrow design and special shape reduces the pulling forces whilst ensuring a perfect penetration in most compacted soil. It is the perfect choice for deep loosening and working on heavier soil types strewn with stones. A wide choice of bolted shares (heat-treated or carbide) and Knock-on shares are available to adapt to different working depths and tasks. Alternatively, shear bolt tines are available.

Specific angle and hollow design

“One of the main advantages of the Kverneland Triflex tine is its strength and durable material.This is due to the hollow tine technology which allows the Triflex tine to flex sideways by up to 7cm. Then there is the special shape of the tine with two working zones.The first lower zone of the tine with a reduced angle of 33° lifts and cracks the soil like a subsoiler. Due to the angle and pressure of the soil above, the tine has a high penetration. In the second part of the tine, the angle is raised to 73° in order to ensure an excellent mixing of the soil with residues,”

Guillaume Hulin, plant manager, points out.

Adjustment of soil levelling – extremely user-friendly

The Enduro/Enduro Pro can be equipped with levelling tines and levelling disc systems. All units are spring or rubber buffer loaded and adjustable in working depth and angle. In combination with special border equipment, perfect levelling is achieved.

On the Enduro Pro version, a second parallelogram at the levelling equipment ensures a consistent working angle also when the levelling depth changes. This adjustment is done on the go from the cab is extremely user-friendly for the driver.

Choice of rollers for soil consolidation – for extra flexibility

A wide range of rollers is available to meet the various conditions and requirements. Straw decomposition is accelerated. By leaving a fine levelled and weatherproof finish, slug damage is reduced and moisture preserved.

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Approval granted by the Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Julius Kühn Institut (JKI)

The Institute for Application Techniques in Plant Protection (JKI) is constantly working on technologies and procedures to enhance the safety of humans and nature in Germany, regarding plant protection. The aim of the Institute is to optimize the use of plant protection products and contribute to a sustained increase of plant production systems.

The electric-driven micro granule applicator for the Optima HD-II and SX sowing units has been designed so it is back to back behind the sowing unit and offers a hopper capacity of 17 liters. It is electrically driven and ISOBUS controlled. The metering device developed in Soest consists of a wear-resistant plastic housing and exchangeable cell wheels made of stainless steel which ensure precise metering of the micro granules.

Operator safety

The engineers’ focus has been to increase operator safety by easy and safe handling. Therefore, the operator is able to exchange the cell wheels even when the hoppers are full of granules. There is no need to empty them first, reducing the operator’s risk of being in direct contact with the granules.

Emission control

A plus for the environment: the granulate falls freely into the seed furrow without air support, minimizing the emission of dust and complying with the current guidelines for emission control for any granulates applied.

Precision Farming

The comfortable, fully ISOBUS integrated control system allows the adaption of the stop and starts points of the seed row. This ensures precise shutting on and off at the end of the field (without overlaps or faults) and in addition, allows the switching off during tramline operation.

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