Welsh Small Grants

The government programme includes a commitment to continue to support farmers in producing food in a sustainable way, while acting to respond to the climate emergency and to help reverse the decline in biodiversity.

Applications can be submitted from 6th March - 16th April 24. You can view the announcement by clicking here

Some of the MASCHIO GASPARDO equipment for which dedicated funding is available is listed below.

MINIMUM TILLAGE/CULTIVATOR

Multi-component one pass/reduced cultivation machine consisting of:
  • A minimum of three different soil engaging parts
  • Two of the soil engaging parts to be separate rows of either fixed tines, discs, loosening legs or spring tines.
  • Third soil engaging part must be a rear packer, crumbler, roller, rings or shouldered rings.
  • Minimum of 3m working width. 
  • A rotavator or power harrow is not eligible under this item.

Standard Cost (ex VAT): £ 22,892
Grant value: £ 9,157
Item score: 400.1

PINOCCHIO

PINOCCHIO is the entry-level product in MASCHIO GASPARDO subsoiler range. Designed for tractors ranging from 50 to 160 horsepower, it is ideal for medium-small specialist businesses and farms with narrow row spacing (vineyards and orchards).  

ARTIGLIO

ARTIGLIO is the ideal subsoiler for tractors with horsepower in the 150 to 390 range, for medium-large farmers requiring a working depth of at least 55 cm for working widths ranging from 2.5 m with 5 tines to 5 m with 11 tines.

ARTIGLIO F

To provide the same performance as the ARTIGLIO model while making the implement easier to carry on the road, we have come up with the FOLDING ARTIGLIO with a working width range from 4.1 m with 9 tines to 5 metres with 11 tines for a transport width of just 2.55 m. The FOLDING ARTIGLIO is ideal for medium-large farms and contractors who have tractors in the 250 to 500 Hp range. 

ARTIGLIO MAGNUM

ARTIGLIO MAGNUM is the model from MASCHIO subsoiler range that can go deepest, with a working depth of 70 cm, for working widths up to 4 m paired with tractors in the 190 to 400 hp range.

DIABLO

DIABLO is MASCHIO GASPARDO's high-end subsoiler, in a trailed version, with a folding frame and a working width of up to 7 m. DIABLO is an ideal choice for large farmers who have very high-powered tractors, up to 600 HP.

VELOCE

VELOCE is the lightweight MASCHIO disc harrow, designed to work down to a maximum depth of 10 cm both for preparing seedbeds at the soil finishing stage and for crop residue management in minimum tillage applications. Available with widths up to 6 metres, it can be hooked up to tractors with horsepower in the 65 to 240 range.

VELOCE T

VELOCE T is the lightweight MASCHIO disc harrow, designed to work down to a maximum depth of 10 cm both for preparing seedbeds and for crop residue management in minimum tillage applications. Available with widths up to 7 m and designed to work at speeds of up to 15 km/h, the VELOCE T delivers excellent performance, as demanded by large farmers and contractors who have tractors with a horsepower of up to 320.

UFO

UFO is the heavyweight disc harrow designed by MASCHIO GASPARDO for intensive tilling of soil and crop residue. Strong and versatile, it lends itself to minimum tillage applications, offering a number of working combinations with widths ranging from 2.5 to 6 m for tractors with horsepower in the 110 to 360 range.

TERREMOTO 2

TERREMOTO 2 is a mounted stubble cultivator that is perfect for Minimum Tillage operations. Based on the structure of the bigger model TERREMOTO 3, it is ideal for direct tillage even on hard ground, seedbed preparation and crop residue burial. Equipped with fixed mounted frame, it is available  in three working widths ranging from 2,5, 3 and 3,5 metres for tractors with horsepower between 90 and 180 HP.

TERREMOTO 3

TERREMOTO 3 is a mounted stubble cultivator that is perfect for Minimum Tillage operations. The rugged build allows for direct tillage even on hard ground, seedbed preparation and crop residue burial. With a working width ranging from 3 to 5 m coupled with tractors with horsepower in the 110 to 300 range, there is always a combination ideally suited to your needs.

DRACULA HYDRO

Ruggedness and output are the main qualities of DRACULA HYDRO, MASCHIO's top-of-the-range cultivator for tillage. DRACULA HYDRO packs the advantages of efficiency, speed and quality work into a single implement: featuring a combination of discs and shafts, this combi cultivator handles crop residue, soil aeration, levelling and seedbed preparation in a single pass.

Working widths are 4.3 and 6.3 m, while it is hooked up to the tractor in a trailed arrangement. DRACULA HYDRO is designed to work with high-powered tractors in the 280 to 550 hp range.

GRATOR

GRATOR is MASCHIO GASPARDO's lightweight seedbed cultivator. Available in working widths ranging from 3 to 12 m, it is designed to work with tractors with horsepower in the 80 to 340 range.

Seedbed cultivators are designed for minimum tillage. They are used to break up and finish the soil, while removing weeds from the top 10 cm.

The combined action of the tools and the high work speeds (8-12 km/h) results in excellent clod breaking and high productivity with any soil type.

SANDOKAN

 

SANDOKAN is MASCHIO GASPARDO's spring tine cultivator. Designed to work at a shallow depth, finishing the seedbed and eliminating weeds prior to seeding. SANDOKAN comes in 4 to 6m widths and can be paired with tractors with a horsepower in the 120 to 190 range.

DIRECT DRILLS

Direct or slot seed drill capable of sowing grass, clover, herbs and forage crops into undisturbed soil.
  • Minimum 2.7m working width. 
  • Seed metered and delivered through either pneumatic or mechanical mechanism. 
  • Seed delivered directly into pre-prepared slot produced by disc or slot mechanism in undisturbed soil. 
  • Seed placed at consistent depth. 
  • (Equipment that broadcast seed on surface and incorporates seeds through use of tines and/or rollers, or drills that disturb / cultivate soil prior to sowing are not eligible under this item.)

Standard Cost (ex VAT): £ 24,327
Grant value: £ 9,731
Item score: 290

DIRETTA

DIRETTA introduces the segment of in-line seed drills for direct seeding of cereals. The result of GASPARDO's thirty years’ experience in the sector, DIRETTA is characterised by a fixed frame available in the 3 meters by 17 or 19 rows size, ideal for seeding crops such as cereals, soy beans, rapeseed and forage.

GIGANTE PRESSURE

GIGANTE PRESSURE represents the flagship of GASPARDO range in the direct seed drill segment. The result of GASPARDO's experience in the sector, GIGANTE PRESSURE is characterised by a semi-mounted folding frame with 2-point hitch available in the 4, 5 and 6 meters by up to 40 rows versions, ideal for seeding crops such as cereals, soy beans, rapeseed and forage.

GIGANTE DP PRESSURE

GIGANTE DP PRESSURE introduces the segment of in-line pneumatic seed drills for direct seeding of cereals. The result of GASPARDO's experience in the sector, GIGANTE DP PRESSURE is characterised by a semi-mounted fixed frame with 2-point hitch available in the 3 and 4 meters up to 22 rows versions, ideal for seeding crops such as cereals, soy beans, rapeseed and forage.

MICRO SEEDER

Small seeder, suitable for sowing small seeds such as grass, clover, rape, stubble turnips etc. 
  • Minimum hopper size 75 litres.
  • Powered by an electric motor.
  • Ability to calibrate and adjust application rate.
  • Electronic on/off control system.
  • Can be fitted to min-till cultivator, tractor or ATV.

Standard Cost (ex VAT): £ 1,980
Grant value: £ 792
Item score: 396.70

B-DRILL

B-DRILL pneumatic seed drills can be combined with VELOCE and UFO disc harrows, both with rigid frame and folding frames. They allow seeding different types of seed such as alfalfa, grass seeds and legumes. This combination enhances soil preparation and simultaneous seeding in a single passage, reducing working times and operating costs.

The compact sized B-DRILL seed drill is available in three versions of 200, 300 and 500 L, all equipped with centralised dispenser.