The need for consolidation
Effective consolidation plays a crucial, but often under-appreciated part in modern arable farming Simba offers a range of components that are designed to do an effective job on a range of soil types, and ensure users achieve the full benefits, which include:
- Effective soil to seed/root contact to enable efficient nutrient transfer
- Minimal moisture loss, especially important in dry years where crops which lack moisture suffer badly
- Improved drainage and water infiltration, especially important in wet years where a good, consolidated soil structure ensures access to plant root systems for water, air and nutrients
- Reduced soil erosion, as the soil is both structured and stable - an essential consideration for farmers.
Consolidation should not be confused with compaction which is a barrier to root growth and water infiltration and in many cases the key cause of poor soil structure leading to run-off and erosion.
This is often caused during harvesting or the use of inappropriate cultivation systems. The principle of minimum passes where ever possible is of major benefit in avoiding compaction.
Traditional roller technology
The essential requirement for consolidation over the years has resulted in the development of a variety of rollers, many of which Simba have had experience with.
- Open Bar
- Coil
- Crumbler/Packer
- Rubber/Tyred
- Cast Ring
- Prism
- Welded Pressed Steel Ring
CLICK HERE to see a comparsion table of SIMBA's Consolidation Systems and other traditional Roller technology
