Sustainable high-crop care hinges on two fundamental practices: soil mulching and plant protection treatments. For the former, Nobili offers the SDS 102 mulcher series; for the latter, the company recommends its Ventis G2 series pneumatic sprayers.
Sustainability in agriculture depends on a strategic integration of agronomic practices, both in crop protection and soil management. When it comes to plant treatments, the goal is to safeguard crops while minimizing agrochemical drift and environmental contamination. In soil management, the focus shifts to enhancing the rhizosphere’s natural interactions between organic matter and microbial biodiversity.
Nobili’s machinery portfolio addresses both needs:
- The SDS 102 mulchers manage vineyard and orchard cleanliness and inter-row mulching
- The Ventis G2 second-generation pneumatic sprayers deliver precision crop protection with advanced low-volume application
Efficient, Low-Volume Spraying with Ventis G2
The Ventis G2 sprayers belong to the low-volume application segment, offering greater field autonomy and higher treatment quality. These features make them ideal for vineyards (both trellis and canopy systems), orchards, olive groves, and citrus plantations.
Compared to the previous generation, the G2 models feature a redesigned hydraulic system and improved tank capacities—now available in up to 3,000-liter versions. Optional configurations include a second centrifugal pump for the 1,500 L and 2,000 L tanks, which enhances mixing efficiency of complex agrochemical solutions.
However, the key to Ventis G2’s superior application performance lies in its high-speed turbines, capable of generating air velocities exceeding 120 m/s. This allows for ultra-fine micronization of the spray mixture, which is adjustable via dedicated regulators for optimal droplet size. The result is even distribution within the crop canopy, minimizing runoff and maximizing absorption.
All sprayer heads in the Ventis G2 series can also be equipped with electrostatic systems, which further improve spray adhesion and coverage, while significantly reducing drift and waste.
Soil Care with SDS 102 Mulchers
Just as plant protection is essential, so too is soil health, which plays a vital role in long-term farm sustainability. The SDS 102 mulcher series targets inter-row management in vineyards and orchards, especially where cover crops, grasses, or green manure crops are used for mulching.
These organic materials contribute to soil health by:
- Increasing organic matter
- Improving soil structure
- Slowly releasing nutrients during decomposition
An evolution of the patented Side Delivery System (SDS), the new series offers working widths from 150 cm to 210 cm. Users can choose between single or dual-sided discharge, while front-mounted versions may also come with an independent hydraulic system, available exclusively on this new generation.
Standard across all models are:
- A height-adjustable roller with removable ends
- A hydraulic auger speed control system, which adapts biomass output to tractor speed and crop volume
By combining advanced spraying technology with efficient mulching systems, Nobili’s Ventis G2 and SDS 102 series empower farmers to adopt more sustainable and precise crop care practices, boosting productivity while protecting the environment.
Title: Nobili 2025 news: from the ground to the canopy
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