Keeping your root system intact and protected when driving in your vineyard, orchard or field is of the utmost importance. Repetitive tyre circulation on the same ground will damage root development, compact the soil, limit biological life and reduce water seepage. Atlas recognises the vital role a tyre plays in evading this type of soil decay, which will ultimately be harmful to your harvest.
Soil compaction is a huge concern in the Agricultural community. Compaction restricts biological life, hinders water seepage and reduces air ventilation within the soil resulting in erosion and the loss of valuable nutrients essential to your corps. Dry seasons are also affected as the lack of water infiltration reduces the reserves available to deeper root systems.
The following options may aid your fight to protect your vineyards, orchards and your fields against soil compaction.
Choose tyres with excellent flotation characteristics reducing soil compaction.
Regular traffic in the vineyard, orchard or field poses a high risk of compaction due to the pressure of the tyre transferred to the ground.
The Atlas LR861 tyre is innovative in its own special way. Its design is made of excellent flotation characteristics reducing soil compaction. It has a reduced vibration in the field protecting root systems as you drive. Another three options to consider when it comes to reducing soil compaction are the Atlas LR650, LR7000 and LR700 agricultural tyres. All three tyres provide exceptional stability and consist of outstanding flotation capabilities that reduce soil compaction ensuring the longevity of the soil and the safety of your field.
Choose tyres with excellent flotation characteristics reducing soil compaction.
Regular traffic in the vineyard, orchard or field poses a high risk of compaction due to the pressure of the tyre transferred to the ground.
The Atlas LR861 tyre is innovative in its own special way. Its design is made of excellent flotation characteristics reducing soil compaction. It has a reduced vibration in the field protecting root systems as you drive. Another three options to consider when it comes to reducing soil compaction are the Atlas LR650, LR7000 and LR700 agricultural tyres. All three tyres provide exceptional stability and consist of outstanding flotation capabilities that reduce soil compaction ensuring the longevity of the soil and the safety of your field.
Consciously limit traffic and choose to sow grass between the rows in your vineyard, orchard and field.
By adopting a few simple techniques while working with the correct tyre at the right inflation pressure, you can protect your vineyards, orchards and your fields much better against unnecessary soil compaction.
Avoid driving over drenched soil
Repeated driving over the same area increases the compaction of your soil, especially in wet conditions. Drenched soil will sink until the tyres meet resistance. These sunken grooves will then guide the water and decrease proper irrigation of the land.
Limit the frequency of traffic
Soil compaction is highlighted with repeated traffic in the field. Compacted soil means an increase in irrigation which is costly to any farmer. You can limit the compaction by reducing the traffic. Covering crops can help prevent excess overheating of the soil, ultimately reducing the number of machinery passing through rows for irrigation purposes and improving natural water drainage.
Grass growing
Allowing the growth of grass between your rows can improve the ground-bearing capacity. It creates passive soil protection and biological life. It also contributes to the fight against erosion and reduces surface water loss.
At Atlas, we understand how crucial it is to use the correct tyres to enhance and aid maximum performance when it comes to planting and harvesting. Make Atlas your Agricultural partner. The World (and Agriculture) Rides on Atlas. Visit www.treadzone.co.za to find your perfect tyre fit.