Archive Article: 1998/09/18

18 September 1998

Opico has joined the ranks of companies offering a method of low cost establishment for rape and other green crops. Its implement-mounted Exaktor seed box uses land wheel-driven fluted rollers to distribute seed – at rates from 5kg/ha – on to spreading plates. These broadcast it onto the cultivated seedbed, which is firmed by a following crumbler roller. Available in eight models from 1m (3ft 4in) to 4m (13ft 4in), prices range from £705-£1462.