摘要 |
<p>A cultivating implement is intended to loosen the soil without significant disturbance of the soil surface. The implement has a frame 10, 11, 14, 15 and at least one soil working tool 25 mounted on the frame.</p><p>The tool includes a blade 30 with a lower inclined portion 38 and an upper upright portion 36 which portions are interconnected by an intermediate portion 39.</p><p>The inclined portion is moved edgewise through the ground and lies at an acute angle to the vertical to lift soil lying above the inclined portion. The intermediate portion is located in use at or below ground level.</p><p>The intermediate portion may comprise a bend or the blade may be curved over the intermediate and inclined portions.</p><p>The blade may be preceded by a disc 32 arranged to cut a slot in the ground to be entered by the blade. The disc is rotatable about a horizontal axis.</p> |