New: shallow-cut cultivator for chemical-free crop management

Evers introduces patented shallow-cut cultivator for chemical-free crop management

Innovative technology offers a sustainable alternative to glyphosate and ploughing

Almelo, the Netherlands – Evers Agro presents the Lundy, a cultivator designed for ultra-shallow cutting of crops. This patented innovation provides a sustainable, chemical-free solution for crop management. The machine has been developed as a mechanical method for the removal of grassland, cover crops, and green manures—without the use of glyphosate and without ploughing.

The Lundy cuts the crop just below the soil surface, from about 1 cm deep, separating it from the roots. As a result, the crop dies off completely, and nutrients are released for the next crop. The cut material remains loosely on the soil surface, forming a mulch layer. This mulch layer protects the soil against drying out and helps to retain soil moisture for the following crop. In this way, the Lundy offers a valuable alternative to chemical applications and intensive tillage.

Patent pending

The shallow-cut cultivator is now patent pending and stands out through a range of innovative technical features, including:

• Elements suspended in a parallelogram with spring pressure, ensuring perfect and active ground contour following per element
• Vertical soil cutting with coulters
• Horizontal cutting of the crop at root level with rows of hoes
• Individual depth adjustment for each hoe element for precise cutting depth
• Spring-mounted hoes and parallelograms allowing high working speed
• Staggered placement of hoe rows for complete cutting with generous overlap of the blades
• Cutting discs positioned in front of each hoe to prevent clogging
• Cutting discs with widened rings for stable depth control and soil following
• Breaking up and cutting of the loosened material
• Steering cutting discs for smooth operation in curves

Thanks to this technology, the Lundy cuts the crop completely, minimizing regrowth. The root loses contact with the above-ground plant, causing the entire root system to die off as well. The light spring action of the hoes also creates a vibration effect, which facilitates cutting and reduces the required power.

A unique feature is the parallelogram combined with spring pressure. This design ensures optimal ground contact pressure, allowing each element to follow the soil contour precisely. The result is a highly reliable and uniform cut—essential for ultra-shallow operation—even in fields with wheel tracks.

“With the Lundy shallow-cut cultivator, we are taking an important step towards sustainable and responsible crop management,” says Bram Dieker, Product Manager at Evers Agro. “Farmers and contractors now have a powerful alternative to chemicals and intensive ploughing, maintaining soil quality and ensuring a sustainable future.”