Agricultural technology reinforces soil care

World Soil Day, to be celebrated on December 5, reinforces attention on the conservation of this essential resource and drives debate in the agricultural machinery sector. Concern grows in the face of compaction, a process caused by excess weight on the surface, which reduces air and water circulation and compromises root development and crop productivity. With technological advancement, equipment has been designed to reduce this impact and increase efficiency in the field, combining yield and sustainability. Among the solutions present in the sector are high-flotation tires, which help distribute weight according to the type of soil, as well as suspended axles and automatic traction systems that adjust contact with the ground and contribute to lower fuel consumption. Lighter projects with balanced weight distribution, which maintain power without overloading the soil, are also gaining ground. Precision agriculture and autopilot features guide the controlled traffic of machines, ...