One way to eliminate the use of
herbicides and allow the soil to improve its structure and capacity to retain
moisture is the constant use of inter-row tilling, an alternative to chemical
weeding, as well as a valid tool for soil regeneration that pays back the
investment over time. BFM Italy, a Piedmont-based
company that designs and builds automatic inter-row solutions, sold around
400 of them worldwide in 2024. There are three main models available (B1, B3,
B4), which differ according to the size of the client company and the type of
soil. |
"We have been
advancing entrepreneurial and agronomic values and concepts for over sixty
years, ever since our predecessor Baiano designed the world's first inter-row
tilling machines, now under the BFM brand, one of the first mechanical
solutions for inter-row management. Since then, we have continued to evolve,
refine, and improve that machine, always keeping the true needs of farmers at
the centre. Today, the BFM inter-row
tilling machine is a concrete tool for those who want to work sustainably,
efficiently, and with the utmost respect for the soil and the environment. It
is not just a machine that eliminates weeds; it is a tool that works in
depth," explains Fabrizio Bertoluzzo, owner of the company that designs
and manufactures agricultural machinery. The BFM inter-row tilling machine:
Works with millimetre-precision around stumps, without damaging the
plants;Promotes soil aeration;Stimulates microbial biodiversity;Improves water
infiltration; and, Counteracts compaction and supports natural soil
regeneration.
One of BFM Italy's main objectives is to provide
reliability and durability. "Our machines,
built 30 years ago, can still be found on different continents, and they are
still doing their job very well. Our machines are made with strong materials
and a structural construction method to ensure their sturdiness. They are also
tested to last. They require minimal
maintenance and can guarantee years of work even under demanding conditions.
We are not the ones who say this, it is our
customers who confirm it to us, year after year."