ABOUT US 85 YEARS THE PROVIDERS OF HIGH QUALITY AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

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2 ABOUT US 85 YEARS THE PROVIDERS OF HIGH QUALITY AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Piket Implements originated in 2018 from Carel van Niekerk Engineering, which was established in 1993 & before that from Van Niekerk & Krupp. Van Niekerk & Krupp has been established in 1933 by Hennie van Niekerk & Sam Krupp. This was the first company in South Africa to import Case-tractors & at a later stage: Clayson-poachers & Zetor-tractors. Piket Implements is a manufacturing & repairing company of Piket Implements, mainly. The company draws their attention to the latest technology standards in developing a wide range of the best possible quality of agricultural machinery & implements. Piket Implements, is a well known international brand name, even in Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe & Zambia. A wide range of designs has made its appearance over the past few years. Piket Implements is mostly known for its No Till, fine seed - & wheat planters. Some of the standard products of which the company has been manufacturing over the past few years is: air seeders, tine planters, disc planters, conventional & economy maize planters, vineyard cover crop planters, transfer carts, no till drills, vides, concaves, horse arena rollers, wood log saws & - splitters, as well as damscoops which has a unique ability to hook a second damscoop behind the first one in tandem. Another characteristic of Piket Implements is the manufacturing of Piket Seed Meters which can be calibrated quick & easily to ensure accurate planting & has great germination results. Piket Implements is a dynamic company which concentrates on the development & improvement of agricultural machinery, build on the close cooperation with farmers to fulfill farming expectations. Piket Implements knowledge are well-founded on the employees age-long service, with skill & experience in all aspects of manufacturing & design. PIKET FACTORY: PIKETBERG 1

3 NO TILL BENEFITS IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE HARVEST & GERMINATION OF SEED ANY MORE. IT IS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING. WHEN USING THE NO TILLAGE (NO TILL) PLANTING METHOD OR BY PLANTING COVER CROP, YOU ALLOW OLD PLANT RESTS TO FORM NATURAL COMPOST/ MULCH. HERE ARE SOME MAIN BENEFITS WHEN MAKING USE OF THIS PRACTICE. EARTHWORMS Soil remains moist & therefore earthworms are more likely to stay & build the soil fertility & health BUILD SOIL ORGANIC MATTER Natural mulch that forms from no tillage, builds the soil organic matter; that is layered on top of the soil, which can add some nutrients to the soil over a period of time SOIL RETAINS WATER BETTER The natural formed mulch keeps moisture in the soil & keeps the temperature in the soil even - protecting plant roots from cold or heat. LESS OR NO POISON Old plant rests forms natural mulch or compost, which keeps weeds from growing by smothering them SOIL LESS DENSE Allows for better growth in new plants INDEX PAGE NR: PIKET SEED BINS 3 PIKET SEED METERS 4 FINE SEED PLANTERS 5 NO TILL FINE SEED PLANTERS 8 HYDRAULIC NO TILL DRILL 11 ECONOMY NO TILL MAIZE PLANTER 14 NO TILL INTERROW FINE SEED PLANTER 17 SAVES TIME By not ploughing, you are saving a lot of time, by not applying as much poison/fertiliser as usual or by making use of less irrigation LESS TILLAGE SAVE ON FUEL Richer, healthier soil means less poison & less fertiliser needed, meaning less money spend on fuel PROTECTS SOIL AGAINS EROSION & FROM CRUSTING OVER Farmers are increasingly interested in growing cover crops. As the name suggests, cover crops cover ground that would otherwise lie bare - protecting the top soil. Farmers can use cover crops to boost soil health, improve water quality or adding nutrients to soil COPYRIGHT. Piket Implements (PTY) LTD. All rights reserved. The product development of the Piket Implements continues. Therefore the Company reserves the right to modify the products without prior notice & without obligation to make the same modifications to Piket s previously manufactured planters. The pictures in this catalogue are selected from previously used material, due to which some details may vary from time to time. Specifications & appearance are given as guidelines & may change without notice. Contact us to ensure that you receive the most accurate & up to date price & availability information. E & O.E. 2

4 PIKET SEED BINS ALL PLANTERS ARE FITTED WITH THE BEST SUITED PIKET SEED BINS 1 3 COMPARTMENT PIKET SEED BIN SEED BIN CROSS-SECTION High accuracy laser-cutting & CNC bending ensures high-quality seed bins. Special undercoat & 2K paint ensure durability. Driven by means of standard chains & sprockets. Drive wheel optional* EVEN SEED DISTRIBUTION QUICK & EASY CALIBRATION DOUBLE SEED/ FERTILISER BIN FERTILISER/SEED COMPARTMENT SEED COMPARTMENT FINE SEED COMPARTMENT SINGLE COMPARTMENT PIKET SEED BIN High accuracy laser-cutting & CNC bending ensures high-quality seed bins. Special undercoat & 2K paint ensure durability. EVEN SEED DISTRIBUTION QUICK & EASY CALIBRATION SINGLE ROW PIKET SEED BIN SMALL GRAINS & FERTILISER DOUBLE SEED/ FERTILISER HOPPER 3

5 PIKET SEED METERS A VARIETY OF ROLLERS AVAILABLE TO COVER A WIDE RANGE OF SEED & FERTILISER GRAIN SIZES. 5-GROOVE SEED ROLLER 10-GROOVE SEED ROLLER 20-GROOVE SEED ROLLER RULER & CRANK ENSURE ACCURATE & EASY CALIBRATION YOUR REFERENCE CHART TO SEED TYPES THAT PLANTER IS ABLE TO APPLY TO SOIL SEED ROLLERS 20-GROOVE 10-GROOVE 5-GROOVE SEED APPLICATION: FINE SEEDS (GRAZING/ COVER CROP) SMALL GRAIN CROPS LARGER SEEDS LUCERN TEFF RYE-GRASS SMUTS FINGER MEDICS CANOLA WHEAT OATS SOYA BEANS LUPINE MAIZE FERTILISER (COATED) (GRANULE SIZE) APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH SEED

6 FINE SEED PLANTERS APPLICATION OF: FINE SEED CROPS LARGER SEEDS FERTILISER (GRANULE SIZE) WITH SEED 5

7 FINE SEED PLANTERS 2.8 m EXCELLENT GERMINATION ROBUST & STRONG EVEN SEED DISTRIBUTION LOW MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE 3-POINT TOOLBAR RETRACTABLE TINES TWO INTERCHANGEABLE SEED BINS MODELS: 1.8 m FINE SEED PLANTER 2.3 m FINE SEED PLANTER 2.8 m FINE SEED PLANTER CODE FPLD18 FPLD23 FPLD28 IMPLEMENT MASS (UNLOADED) 880 kg 940 kg 1250 kg DIMENSIONS (W X L X H) 2.2 x 1.6 x 1.1 m 2.7 x 1.6 x 1.1 m 3.2 x 1.6 x 1.1 m PLANTING WIDTH 1.8 m 2.3 m 2.8 m NUMBER OF LOOSENING TINES SEED/FERTILISER VOLUME (LITRE) FINE SEED VOLUME (LITRE) TOWING ACTION 3-point (cat 2) TRACTOR REQUIRED 55Hp (lifting) 75Hp (lifting) GENERAL FEATURES: PLANTING UNIT: Light soil loosening tines Clod-breaking roller Compaction roller (Different types of rollers available for different applications) SEED BIN: Two seed bins with individual calibration Compartment for fine seed Bounce plate ensure even spread of seed Order of seed bins can be swapped around & the distance between seed bins can be adjusted or changed according to preference DRIVING OF SEED BIN: Simple drive chain from front roller No clutch mechanism required Ground speed drive of seed bin; means that you can change your speed at any time; without effecting the calibration of the seed bin. This means; that you can use an inexperienced tractor driver. FRAME: Simple & robust construction for extreme working conditions LIFTING ACTION: Three-point ADVANTAGES: 2.3 m Known for excellent germination Very even distribution of seed Two seed bins allow for sowing 2 types of seed (or seed & fertiliser) simultaneously. Simple mechanism eliminates errors during planting process Driver friendly Robust frame & rollers Few parts to wear down Use standard bearings, chains & sprockets 1.8 m 6

8 FINE SEED PLANTERS PLANTING UNIT OPERATION: The tines loosen the soil. The clod-breaking roller breaks the large clods & the seeds are then sown onto the soil just ahead of the compaction roller which then compacts it. Tines lift up tractor wheel tracks & ensures an even surface for maximum germination. APPLICABLE TO THE SPIRAL COMPACTION ROLLER: The excellent seed germination is mainly due to the unique design of the spiral compaction roller. When the spiral-rolled angle-iron is rolled over the soil surface, it not only executes a compaction action, but a sideways worm-screw action as well. This action ensures that the seeds are covered with a thin layer of soil during the compaction. INTERCHANGEABLE SEED BINS SEED BINS INSIDE VIEW Seed Fertiliser 1. Seeds are placed on the soil ahead of the compaction roller. 2. Compaction roller moves over the seeds. Bouncing Plate SEED BINS CROSS-SECTION Retractable Tines Spiral Compaction Roller Clot-breaking Roller Retractable Tines PLANTING UNIT BASIC COMPONENTS Compaction roller 3. The compaction roller s worm-screw action moves a thin layer of soil sideways while rolling over the seeds. The seeds are compacted at the same time. Windshield Spiral Compaction Roller 4. The seed bed left behind is ideal for seed germination. 7 COMPONENTS CAN BE CUSTOMISED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS & PREFERENCES SPIRAL COMPACTION ROLLER

9 NO TILL COVER CROP FINE SEED PLANTERS APPLICATION OF: GRAZING & FINE SEED CROPS GRAIN CROPS COVER CROPS & PASTURES FERTILISER (GRANULE SIZE) WITH SEED 8

10 NO TILL COVER CROP FINE SEED PLANTERS 14-ROW / 20-ROW: PLANTING OF GRAZING ON CATTLE & DAIRY FARMS NO TILL: PLANT IN ESTABLISHED PASTURES OR CONVENTIONAL 6-ROW / 8-ROW / 10-ROW: COVER CROP IN VINEYARDS & ORCHARDS THREE-COMPARTMENT SEED BIN QUICK & EASY CALIBRATION SPARE PARTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE ACCURATE SEED PLACEMENT ROBUST & STRONG WITHSTANDS ROCKY SOILS LOW MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL DRAWBAR AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS 6-ROW MODELS: 6-ROW (7 ) 8-ROW (7 ) 10-ROW (7 ) 8-ROW (10 ) 14-ROW (7 ) 16-ROW (10 ) 20-ROW (7 ) CODE PL67 PL87 PL107 PL810 FP147CD FP1610CD FP207CD ROW SPACING 178 mm (7 ) 254 mm (10 ) 178 mm (7 ) 254 mm (10 ) 178 mm (7 ) PLANTING WIDTH 1.06 m 1.42 m 1.78 m 2.03 m m 4 m m NUMBER OF ROWS TOWING ACTION TRACTOR REQUIRED 55 kw 3-point (cat 2) 95Hp (lifting) 95Hp (trailed) IMPLEMENT MASS (EMPTY BIN) 687 kg 790 kg 960 kg 952 kg 1345 kg 1960 kg 2100 kg IMPLEMENT SIZE (W X H X L) 1.4 x 1.5 x 2.2 m 1.7 x 1.5 x 2.2 m 2.1 x 1.5 x 2.2 m 2.3 x 1.5 x 2.2 m 3.2 x 1.6 x 2.5 m 4.81 x 1.6 x 2.5 m 4.3 x 1.6 x 2.5 m SEED VOLUME (LITRE) FINE SEED VOLUME (LITRE) FERTILISER VOLUME (LITRE) SEED METERING Piket meters SOIL OPENER DEPTH CONTROL SEED BIN DRIVE SYSTEM Double-disc planting units with press wheels Independent spring loaded 12 wheel & chain transmission UNIT TRAVEL FOR UNEVEN FIELDS mm DRIVE WHEEL POSITION Mounted to back of implement 8-ROW 10-ROW 20-ROW 14-ROW 16-ROW 9

11 NO TILL COVER CROP FINE SEED PLANTERS GENERAL FEATURES: PLANTING UNIT: Twin row double disc unit, press-wheel Adjustable, independent depth control STAGES OF COVER CROP GROWTH: TWIN ROW DOUBLE DISC UNIT: SEED BIN: Gravity fed seed & fertiliser application DRIVING OF SEED BIN: Mechanically driven Automatically engage when planter is lowered 1. Vineyard before planting cover crop 2. Right after planting the cover crop Seed/ Fertiliser Boot Parrallelogram Tension Spring FRAME: Robust construction for extreme working conditions LIFTING ACTION: Three-point Depth Control Pin ADVANTAGES: No Till planting is economic, effective & environmentally friendly. 3-Compartment seed bin allows for simultaneous sowing of seed, fine seed & fertiliser (granular). Easy turn around in small camps is obtained by the three point lifting action (6-Row, 8-Row, 10-Row & 14-Row). Operator friendly design eliminates mistakes during planting process. OPTIONAL OFFSET 3-POINT LINKAGE 3. Ten days later 5. Eight to ten weeks later 4. Four weeks later 6. Twelve weeks later Press Wheels TECHNICAL DATA: COULTER SIZE COULTER TYPE ROW SPACING BEAM CLAMP MASS TOOLBAR CENTRE TO GROUND V Opener (Double Disc Opener) TWIN ROW DOUBLE DISC UNIT 385 mm Double disc 178 mm / 254 mm 100 mm / 150 mm 100 kg 610 mm PLANT UNDER OVERHANGING TREE BRANCHES 7. Fourteen weeks later 8. Full-grown 10-ROW 10

12 HYDRAULIC NO TILL DRILL APPLICATION OF: FINE SEED CROPS LARGER SEEDS FERTILISER (GRANULE SIZE) WITH SEED 11

13 HYDRAULIC NO TILL DRILL EVERY ROW HAS INDEPENDENT DEPTH CONTROL LOW COMPACTION WHEELS QUICK & EASY CALIBRATION ACCURATE SEED PLACEMENT WITHSTANDS ROCKY SOILS EXCELLENT GERMINATION PROOF AGAINST BLOCKAGES NO TILL: PLANT IN ESTABLISHED PASTURES OR CONVENTIONAL THREE-COMPARTMENT SEED BIN SPARE PARTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE ROBUST & STRONG LOW MAINTENANCE USER FRIENDLY CUTS THROUGH THICK STUBBLE MODELS: 24-ROW (7 ) 20-ROW (7 ) 16-ROW (7 ) 20-ROW (10 ) 10-ROW (10 ) ROW SPACING 7 (178 mm) 10 (254 mm) CODE ND247HD ND207HD ND167HD ND1010HD ND2010HD IMPLEMENT MASS (UNLOADED) 5 Ton 4.2 Ton 3.5 Ton 4.3 Ton 2.2 Ton DIMENSIONS (WxLxH) 4.8 x 4.9 x 2.1 m 3.9 x 4.9 x 2.1 m 3.2 x 4.9 x 2.1 m 6 x 4.9 x 2.1 m 3.4 x 3.4 x 2.4 m SHIPMENT DIMENSIONS (WxLxH) 2.5 x 5.75 x 2.1 m 3.9 x 2.4 x 2.1 m 3.2 x 2.4 x 2.1 m 6 x 2.4 x 3.1 m 3.4 x 2.4 x 3.1 m PLANTING WIDTH 4.28 m 3.6 m 2.8 m 5 m 2.5 m TOWING ACTION Drawbar TRACTOR REQUIRED 120Hp 110Hp 100Hp 110Hp 90Hp PLANTER WHEELS (x2) SEED TYPES Wheat, oats, soya, lupine & similar seed SEED VOLUME (LITRE) FINE SEED TYPES Medics, rye-grass, lucern, etc. FINE SEED VOLUME (LITRE) FERTILISER TYPE Granular FERTILSER VOLUME (LITRE) CUTTING COULTER 18 Notched disc SOIL OPENER 410 mm double-disc V-opener or Single concave disc DEPTH CONTROL Hydraulic loaded parallelogram units SEED COMPRESSION Rubber press wheel 10 pneumatic wheel SEED METERING Piket meters DRIVE SYSTEM Chain transmission with 10 wheel Chain transmission with 13 wheel 10-ROW 20-ROW Every row has independant depth control 16-ROW Low compaction wheels 12

14 HYDRAULIC NO TILL DRILL GENERAL FEATURES: PLANTING UNIT: Cutting coulters Separate single units with double-disc openers or single-disc openers SEED BIN: Three compartment seed bin with individual calibration Compartment for fine seed DRIVING OF SEED BIN: Simple chain drive No clutch mechanism required FRAME: Simple & robust construction for extreme working conditions TOWING ACTION: Drawbar ADVANTAGES: Known for excellent germination The 3-compartment bin can sow 2 types of seed (seed & fertiliser) simultaneously. Simple mechanism eliminates errors during planting process Few parts to wear down Use standard bearings, chains & sprockets PLANTING UNIT OPERATION: The Piket No Till Drill is fitted with single cutting coulter units & double-disc opener units or single disc opener units. Each parallel bar has it s own individual depth control. The Piket Hydraulic No Till Drill has a cutting coulter ahead of each disc opener to cut the residue to prevent the rake of trash & blockage & to do a bit of tillage & start to open the seed furrow. The disc openers follows the cutting coulter; which give excellent depth control & seed-to-soil contact in fields. Disc blades offer better penetration & improved residue slicing. A narrow angle between blades delivers a consistent seed trench. Depth-control are maintained via the operation of single rubber press wheels which also firm seed into the furrow. Double-disc openers are staggered in a long/short pattern for better residue flow & alternating offset blades prevent side drafting. Each opener has hydraulic flexibility to handle rocks & clumps. Depth Control Pin Seed/Fertiliser Boot TECHNICAL DATA: COULTER SIZE COULTER TYPE ROW SPACING BEAM CLAMP FRONT CUTTING DISC MASS TOOLBAR CENTRE TO GROUND DOUBLE ROW CONCAVE DISC/DOUBLE DISC UNIT Parallelogram 410 mm / 385 mm Concave disc / Double disc 178 mm / 254 mm Min. 150 mm 450 mm 180 kg 610 mm Hydraulic Cylinder PROOF AGAINST BLOCKAGES CUTS THROUGH THICK STUBBLE Cutting Discs NO TILL: PLANT IN ESTABLISHED PASTURES OR CONVENTIONAL V Opener (Double Disc Opener) 13 Press Wheels

15 ECONOMY NO TILL MAIZE PLANTER APPLICATION OF: MAIZE BEANS SMALL GRAINS FERTILISER (GRANULE SIZE) WITH SEED 14

16 ECONOMY NO TILL MAIZE PLANTER ECONOMICAL THREE HOPPERS FOR APPLICATION OF FINE SEED, SEED & FERTILISER SPARE PARTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE USAGE: MAIZE, BEANS & SMALL GRAINS NO TILL: PLANT IN ESTABLISHED PASTURES OR CONVENTIONAL ROBUST & STRONG INTRODUCTION: The Piket Economy No Till Maize Planter is designed for planting different crops on smaller farms making use of tractor traction. It was designed to use as a No Till planter, meaning that no soil tillage is required before planting. Seed & fertiliser are planted from a single row up to six rows (depending on the amount of units being used). TECHNICAL DATA: ROWS PLANTER CODE ECONOMY MAIZE PLANTER 1-6 depending on units in use 1-Row 2-Row 3-Row 4-Row 5-Row 6-Row MIEC1 MIEC2 MIEC3 MIEC4 MIEC5 MIEC6 EMPTY IMPLEMENT MASS (KG) ROW MARKERS x x TRACTOR TOWING ACTION 3-point (cat 2) TRACTOR REQUIRED (See planter weight) COULTER 15-inch flat ADJUSTABLE DEPTH CONTROL 3-POINT TOOLBAR LOW MAINTENANCE ADVANTAGES: Economical Robust & strong Simple design Spare parts generally available Low maintenance TINE SEED OPENER CLOSING WHEEL SEED METERING DRIVE REAR SEED HOPPER: SEED 16 mm wide knife type 29 mm wide shoe type Diameter 400 mm x 110 mm wide From closing wheel by 5/8 chain drive For specific spacing (maize, beans, etc.) METERING Adjustable by different seed plates/gears VOLUME 16 litre ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SEED HOPPER: Insert dividing plate to split fertiliser hopper into two departments SEED For finer seed (oats, wheat, soya beans, etc.) METERING Adjustable meter opening (kg/ha) VOLUME 20 litre (55 litre - 35 litre) FERTILISER HOPPER: FERTILISER Granule size 4-ROW METERING Adjustable meter opening (kg/ha) VOLUME 55 litre (When divided by dividing plate = 35 litre) 15

17 ECONOMY NO TILL MAIZE PLANTER PLANTING UNIT OPERATION: DOUBLE SEED/FERTILISER HOPPER INSIDE VIEW: SEED & FERTILISER HOPPERS The disc cuts through the roots & plant material to reduce blockage of the tine. Right behind the cutting disc runs the tine, which loosen the soil. The fertiliser are placed directly behind the tine at the desired depth at which the tine is set. The seed can then be placed at a separate depth through an adjustable seed boot. Both seed & fertiliser are fed through pipes from the metering units to the seed boot & tine. Fertiliser Hopper (35 litre) Alternative Seed (20 litre) Seed Hopper (16 litre) Dividing Plate Dividing Plate 3-Point Toolbar Seed Hopper Fertiliser Hopper Chain & Gears Alternative Seed Hopper Fertiliser/ Seed Bin Ticker Wire Seed Plate Seed Bin Pivot Point 6-ROW 2-ROW Press Wheel Seed Boot Fertiliser Boot Tine Coulter Depth Control Wheel Planting Direction 3-ROW 16

18 NO TILL INTERROW FINE SEED PLANTER PLANT COVER CROPS IN EXISTING MAIZE FIELDS NO TILL: PLANT IN ESTABLISHED PASTURES OR CONVENTIONAL LOW MAINTENANCE PLANTING OF GRAZING & FINE SEED CROPS, ON DAIRY & CATTLE FARMS THREE-COMPARTMENT SEED BIN WITHSTANDS ROCKY SOILS SPARE PARTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE ROBUST & STRONG USE DISCS 3-Compartment seed, fine seed & fertiliser bin. Plant cover crops between existing rows of maize 16-ROW No Till: Plant in established pastures - or conventional Planting of grazing & fine seed crops, on dairy & cattle farms The Piket No Till Interrow Fine Seed Planter can be used as a 10-inch fine seed planter or as an interrow planter for maize fields. The interrow planter is planting next to, & in between maize rows, simultaneously. Interrow - definition: Between rows, especially rows of crops. APPLICATION OF: GRAZING & FINE SEED CROPS GRAIN CROPS COVER CROPS & PASTURES FERTILISER (GRANULE SIZE) WITH SEED ROW FINE SEED PLANTER TECHNICAL DATA: WITH DOUBLE DISC PLANTING UNITS & PRESS WHEELS CODE IS1610DD ROW SPACING 254 mm (10-inch) NUMBER OF ROWS PLANTING WIDTH 16-Row 2811 mm 10-Row (Interrow) 3895 mm TOWING ACTION Drawbar TRACTOR REQUIRED 80Hp (Trailed) IMPLEMENT MASS (EMPTY BIN) 3974 kg IMPLEMENT SIZE (W X H X L) 4369 mm x 1943 mm x 4872 mm SEED VOLUME (LITRE) 369 FINE SEED VOLUME (LITRE) 119 FERTILISER VOLUME (LITRE) 468 SEED METERING Piket meters SOIL OPENER Double disc DEPTH CONTROL Individual depth control by press wheels per unit UNIT TRAVEL FOR UNEVEN FIELDS 355 mm DRIVE SYSTEM 12-inch wheel & chain transmission DRIVE WHEEL POSITIONS Mounted to back of implement to fit between maize rows. Placed 280 mm offset from centre. Beam height 620 mm from ground to allow implement to move across existing young maize plants Double-disc v-opener planting unit allows to plant 2-rows in between maize rows Wheels mounted to back of implement to fit between maize rows

19 NO TILL INTERROW FINE SEED PLANTER 16-ROW INTERROW FINE SEED PLANTER, PLANTS IN EXISTING MAIZE FIELDS: The interrow planter, plants 2-rows of cover crop in between maize rows at the same time. Wheels of interrow placed at back, allowing it to drive between the maize rows Cover crop seeds The harvester trims the maize just above the cover crop s height. By harvest time; the cover crop plants, in between the maize rows, are also ready to be used as grazing. When planting with the interrow planter, the maximum height of the maize plant, must be lower than 620 mm ONE PLANTER WITH TWO PURPOSES NO TILL 10-ROW INTERROW FINE SEED PLANTER NO TILL 16-ROW FINE SEED PLANTER NO TILL BENEFITS Harvester BENEFITS OF INTERROW SEEDERS IN MAIZE FIELDS: Intercropping improves soil health & weed suppression. With limited rainfall, interrow cropping can also help to get an extra season out of the field by allowing the farmer to plant early in the rainy season. The No Till planting is an economic, effective & environmentally friendly method. 18