On the deep sandy soils of the northern Free State, Kruispan Boerdery demonstrates how the right tillage practices can make the difference between average and exceptional yields. We visit JP Meintjes near Viljoenskroon, where he explains how deep tillage with an Agrico ripper helps break up soil compaction, improve root development, and make better use of available soil moisture – all critical factors for successful maize production.
Together with Paul Burger from Agrico, we take a closer look at the impressive combination of the Agrico T-Series ripper and a John Deere 9RX 830 tractor, and how this system helps to:
✔️ Reduce diesel consumption
✔️ Minimise downtime with a reset protection system
✔️ Increase productivity
✔️ Unlock the yield potential of sandy soils
Proven field results: While previous rippers typically consumed 14–15 ℓ/ha, this combination achieves fuel consumption as low as 11–12 ℓ/ha—without compromising performance.
Watch the video to learn more!
