Inter-row cultivator at work in the field – aerial view

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Practical expert articles on hoeing technology, subsidies and mechanical weed control – knowledge for your decision.

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Knowledge for your decision

Inter-row cultivator at work – investment subsidies for hoeing technology

12 May 2026

Investment subsidies for hoeing technology in Austria: the guide

From investment subsidies in Lower Austria to ÖPUL and organic farming support – including the application process.

Row spacings for corn, sugar beet and soy compared

12 May 2026

Choosing the right row spacing: which spacing suits which crop?

Corn 75 cm, sugar beet 45 cm, soy 30–45 cm: the practical overview.

Organic farming without herbicides – field from the air

12 May 2026

Organic farming without herbicides: a practical guide to weed control

From crop rotation and tine harrowing to hoeing and AI-guided in-row technology.

Inter-row cultivator working in the field

12 May 2026

Cultivator vs. hand weeding: how much time and money you really save

The time and cost comparison with concrete per-hectare examples – including FAQ.

VarioCHOP inter-row cultivator – buying guide

1 May 2026

Buying an inter-row cultivator: the ultimate guide

Machine types, buying criteria, costs and subsidies – everything that matters before you invest.

Sugar beet rows during mechanical weeding

1 May 2026

Mechanical weeding in corn, soy and sugar beet

The crop-by-crop field guide: timing windows, tools and typical mistakes for each crop.

AI cultivator with camera at work in the field

1 May 2026

AI cultivator: how camera-guided hoeing technology works

From plant recognition to in-row hoeing: the technology explained in detail.

Flange wheels – accessories for inter-row cultivators

1 May 2026

Cultivator attachments: the most important add-ons

Finger weeders, tine harrows, protection discs and more – which accessories pay off and when.

Correctly adjusted inter-row cultivator on the tractor

1 May 2026

Setting up your cultivator correctly: what farmers should look out for

Step by step to a clean setup – for maximum effect without crop damage.

26 April 2025

Alternative to glyphosate: AI-guided hoeing technology

Why mechanical weed control is the answer to the herbicide phase-out.

4 April 2025

In-row cultivator: hoeing within the row

How the VarioCHOP AI removes weeds between the plants – without manual labour.

VarioCHOP AI on the tractor – inter-row cultivator with AI

18 March 2025

Revolutionary inter-row cultivator with AI

Introducing the VarioCHOP AI: camera-guided precision for every crop.

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