The trend towards no-till crop establishment over the last decade means a few dedicated direct drills are now filtering through onto the second-hand market. We take a look at the Sky EasyDrill and its predecessor the Moore UniDrill

Whether it’s a greater concern for soil health, environmental issues or just increased financial pressures, a much greater proportion of growers are now looking towards no-till crop establishment. Although it’s a practice that has the potential to save big sums in terms of £’s per hectare, the seeding rigs used to do the job aren’t cheap bits of kit. In short, not everyone can afford to have a shiny new direct drill.