Consolidate seedbeed, protect against erosion
The Aqueel II enables farmers to consolidate seedbeds after drilling and, at the same time, protect them against erosion in a single pass.
This optimises crop performance, as it minimises moisture loss and ensures excellent seed to soil contact, while also protecting soil against erosion at a time when it generally has no green cover and so is at its most vulnerable.
It will replace the traditional cast ring Cambridge Roll as it has a number of important advantages over it.
Consolidate and conserve
Durable rubber teeth are fixed to a rubber carcase. As well as crushing clods, these teeth press small reservoirs in the soil that catch water and retain it on the seedbed
Effective consolidation plays a crucial, but often under-appreciated, part in modern arable farming. Simba’s new Aqueel II ensures users achieve the full benefits of :-
- Optimum soil to seed/root contact
- Minimal moisture loss
- Improved drainage and water infiltration
- Reduced soil erosion
More importantly the Aqueel II helps to conserve moisture in two distinct ways:
- It presses a lattice of small indentations in the soil surface creating small reservoirs which prevents lateral water movement.
- Secondly the roller can be used immediately after drilling therefore maximising moisture conservation.
Unique design creates water retaining ‘Saucers’
Durable rubber teeth are fixed to a rubber carcase. As well as crushing clods, these teeth press small reservoirs in the soil that catch water and retain it on the seedbed, preventing it from running off and carrying valuable soil, residual chemicals and nutrients with it.
