A rod weeder wherein the rotatable rod is provided as a quick-change rod assembly comprising the rod and rod shoes for being mounted to the rod shanks resulting in the ability to quickly release and change the quick-change rod assembly from the tool frame and the remainder of the implement. Optionally, the rod weeder may comprise disk openers placed in proximity to the gauge wheels, or the support beam may be pivotally movable mounted to the connecting structure such that the same is enabled to oscillate about an axis through a centre pivot and oriented parallel to a forward moving direction of the rod weeder.

A rod weeder wherein the rotatable rod is provided as a quick-change rod assembly comprising the rod and rod shoes for being mounted to the rod shanks resulting in the ability to quickly release and change the quick-change rod assembly from the tool frame and the remainder of the implement. Optionally, the rod weeder may comprise disk openers placed in proximity to the gauge wheels, or the support beam may be pivotally movable mounted to the connecting structure such that the same is enabled to oscillate about an axis through a centre pivot and oriented parallel to a forward moving direction of the rod weeder.

A rod weeder with a support beam pivotally movable mounted to the connecting structure such that the same is enabled to oscillate about an axis through a centre pivot and oriented parallel to a forward moving direction of the implement. Optionally, the rod weeder may comprise a down-pressure adjusting mechanism having the hydraulic cylinder mounted thereto for enabling selection of different down-pressures exerted onto the rod.

A rod weeder with a support beam pivotally movable mounted to the connecting structure such that the same is enabled to oscillate about an axis through a centre pivot and oriented parallel to a forward moving direction of the implement. Optionally, the rod weeder may comprise a down-pressure adjusting mechanism having the hydraulic cylinder mounted thereto for enabling selection of different down-pressures exerted onto the rod.

A method for weeding between rows of crops and between individual plants in each row whereby a weeding rod is suspended at a proximal portion thereof and left un-suspended at a distal portion thereof whereby the suspension keeps the distal portion and proximal portion in the same horizontal plane. The method further comprises the step of ensuring that the weeding rod has a rounded cross section in a transverse plane with respect to a length axis thereof between the proximal portion and the distal portion and the further step of advancing the weeding rod below ground level in a direction along a ground plane.

A method for weeding between rows of crops and between individual plants in each row whereby a weeding rod is suspended at a proximal portion thereof and left un-suspended at a distal portion thereof whereby the suspension keeps the distal portion and proximal portion in the same horizontal plane. The method further comprises the step of ensuring that the weeding rod has a rounded cross section in a transverse plane with respect to a length axis thereof between the proximal portion and the distal portion and the further step of advancing the weeding rod below ground level in a direction along a ground plane.

An apparatus for tending to rows of vines is presented which may be pulled, or driven, between a pair of rows of a vineyard. The apparatus includes implements to tend to the vines on both rows at the same time. The apparatus include a left portion that tends to a left row of vines and right portion that tends to a right row of vines. The portions are attached to the apparatus using linkages that permit the portions to adjust to changes in row spacing or the position of the apparatus between the rows. The apparatus also includes weeder assemblies that weed the ground between the vines while preventing damage to the vines, and a spray device for spraying the vines.

An apparatus for tending to rows of vines is presented which may be pulled, or driven, between a pair of rows of a vineyard. The apparatus includes implements to tend to the vines on both rows at the same time. The apparatus include a left portion that tends to a left row of vines and right portion that tends to a right row of vines. The portions are attached to the apparatus using linkages that permit the portions to adjust to changes in row spacing or the position of the apparatus between the rows. The apparatus also includes weeder assemblies that weed the ground between the vines while preventing damage to the vines, and a spray device for spraying the vines.

An assembly for weed cutting in the inter-furrow of both extensive and intensive crops, including a main body that operates in a horizontal plane with three mounted propellers. One propeller remains fixed at its central location, while the other two have radial movement that can be manually or computer-controlled and can be positioned in front of or behind the fixed propeller. All three propellers are driven by a motor, independent of the forward movement of the machine or agricultural implement to which it is attached via the front tool bar through components forming a parallelogram. This setup facilitates weed cutting in the inter-furrow of crops and ensures soil surface protection by incorporating two linearly arranged leveling wheels.

An assembly for weed cutting in the inter-furrow of both extensive and intensive crops, including a main body that operates in a horizontal plane with three mounted propellers. One propeller remains fixed at its central location, while the other two have radial movement that can be manually or computer-controlled and can be positioned in front of or behind the fixed propeller. All three propellers are driven by a motor, independent of the forward movement of the machine or agricultural implement to which it is attached via the front tool bar through components forming a parallelogram. This setup facilitates weed cutting in the inter-furrow of crops and ensures soil surface protection by incorporating two linearly arranged leveling wheels.