Designed for larger farms, the largest model in the PTO-powered Magna range - the 2000QF - is claimed to be capable of drying 21% moisture content (mc) to 16% mc at a rate of 10t/hour.

Four years ago, a 12 metre wide OPICO Comb Harrow was introduced as a replacement for chemical weed control for all the vegetable crops. A multi-purpose tool, the Comb Harrow consists of fine spring tines, mounted on a contour flexing frame. Designed specifically for weeding crops and reducing chemical costs, it can also be used to break up capped soil or as a conventional harrow for seedbed preparation and harrowing.

Bought for their easy installation, relatively low cost and ease of use, portable batch driers can provide a quick-fix for a shortfall in drying capacity.