Mechanical Weeder for Tobacco | Combinet Harvester | Oliver Agro

Tobacco cultivation requires dedicated machinery for every phase of the production cycle: soil preparation before transplanting, mechanical weed control during the growing season, and assisted leaf harvesting. Oliver Agro is one of the few manufacturers worldwide to offer a complete range specifically developed for tobacco, from soil fumigation to the Combinet harvesting machine.

Machinery for tobacco: the Oliver Agro range

Tobacco is grown on ridges at row spacings of 80–100 cm. Each phase requires dedicated machinery.

Combinet — assisted leaf harvesting machine for tobacco

The Combinet is the Oliver Agro machine designed for assisted harvesting of tobacco leaves. Harvest is carried out progressively — leaf by leaf from the bottom upward in multiple passes — requiring precision to avoid damaging leaves still maturing on the upper nodes. The Combinet optimises harvesting time, reduces operator fatigue and ensures consistent quality.

Rotosark — inter-row weeder for tobacco

Rotosark with Rotoblizz rotors and hardened flat hoes for inter-row weed control in the early growth stages. Eliminates weeds, breaks the surface crust and improves water infiltration. The flat hoes do not throw soil toward the stem. Compatible with granular fertiliser spreaders.

Rotodisk — cultivation in the ridge base

The Rotodisk works at the base of the ridge with inclined star discs that lift and mix the soil, eliminating weeds growing on the ridge sides. The special 15-point curved disc geometry, with a 15° bowl angle, lifts soil without compacting the sides, killing emerging weeds.

Fumigators and soil sterilisers — pre-transplant soil preparation

Soil fumigation before transplanting is essential for managing nematodes and root-zone problems typical of intensive tobacco growing. Oliver Agro offers the Basamid Mirrow localised applicator, the LM localised applicator, and the New Velox fumigator for precise, localised fumigant application. Always plan fumigation with an agronomist based on soil analysis.

Complementary equipment for tobacco

Oliver Agro provides equipment to manage the full field operation:

• Drip tape laying and retrieval machines for irrigation and fertigation
• Granular fertiliser spreaders, combinable directly with the inter-row weeder

Why choose Oliver Agro for tobacco

Oliver Agro is one of the few manufacturers worldwide with a complete range for tobacco: from soil fumigation, to inter-row weeding with Rotosark and Rotodisk, through to assisted harvesting with the Combinet. A single specialist supplier for all mechanised phases of the production cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Combinet harvesting machine suitable for all tobacco varieties?

The Combinet is suitable for the main varieties — burley and Virginia bright leaf in particular — with adjustable parameters for the specific morphology of each variety.

When should soil fumigation be carried out for tobacco?

Before transplanting, with a lead time that varies according to the fumigant used. Fumigation must always be planned with an agronomist based on soil analysis results.

Can Rotodisk be used instead of Rotosark on tobacco?

The two tools have complementary functions: Rotosark for inter-row weed control above the ridge and in the early growth stages; Rotodisk for cultivation at the base of the ridge between ridges. Combined use provides complete coverage of the entire soil surface.