Management is only different and probably not as complicated because many factors such as weeds become more predictable than under tillage when they grow at various times. Nearly all farmers who have bought our seeder have gone directly from a tillage system to the Conserva Pak farming system in one year. The only problems have been with residue management and heavy perennial weeds in the first year. Yields with our owners have been equal or better right from the start. Remember you do utilize moisture more efficiently.
Herbicides can be less than with conventional systems.
Till crop yields may be higher due to more conservation and efficient utilization of available moisture. Research conducted by Conserva Pak, Agriculture Canada Researchers and Westco Fertilizer Co. in 1994 and 1995 showed minimal crop emergence differences and yields when urea and Anhydrous Ammonia were compared. Numerous Conserva Paks have been equipped with Anhydrous Ammonia distribution systems since 1995. Vale Farms Ltd. All Rights Reserved.