Lemken develops first 'carbon farming plough'

The implement features bodies that plough at alternating depths to create wells below the tillage level

The plough is intended to be used for meliorative tillage — to break up compaction and improve the soil as a result

German agricultural implement manufacturer Lemken has unveiled its concept for a "carbon farming plough".

The machine is in the process of being developed in collaboration with the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), and is expected to be available to purchase in Ireland from mid-2024.