MAJOR machines are tough, reliable and cost-effective. That is why farmers like Gordon Sullivan choose the Major Cyclone to improve mulching efficiencies without compromising on effectiveness on his completely arable operation. Without stock on his farm and no re-usable farmyard manures, Gordon Sullivan is reliant on cover crops on his mixed tillage operation outside Kinsale, Co Cork. “By growing cover crops, we can recycle nutrients, increase the soil organic matter, as well as protect our soils from erosion,” says Gordon, the fourth-generation farmer. “Fields that have cover crops have shown very little erosion, if any, even in areas that tend to lay wet.” They purchased the 5.6m Major Cyclone to replace an older flail mower that was hard on the tractor, expensive to maintain, and very poor at daily output. “The Major Cyclone is twice the width of the previous mower, uses 25% less fuel, and covers the ground much faster,” exclaims Gordon. “We get anything between seven and ten acres per hour, and it has a much lower capital outlay!” “The Cyclone is fully mounted and is easy to operate,” continued Gordon. “By adjusting the full-width rear roller, we can control the level of mulching we require according to the vegetation we are processing.” “The mulched cover crop or crop residues are completely chopped and disappear easily into the remaining cultivated soil tilth,” enthused Gordon. “The mulched green manure increases the organic matter in the soil, which has a direct and positive effect on yields.” “The Major Cyclone is one of the best investments we’ve made to help our family farm maintain a level of profitability that will see the next up-and-coming generation support and continue to grow our family business,” concluded Gordon. Click to read his full story: https://www.major-equipment.com/tillage-farmer-in-coastal-kinsale-relies-on-cyclone-for-cover-crops/
