The increase in labor costs in the Middle East over the past years has lead to a signifiant growth in the farming of carrots on a large scale in the region.

As a pioneer in this market, ICS has successfully brought appropriate solutions to these farms, thus quickly becoming the leader in supplying all necessary equipment for profitable large scale farming: soil preparation, planting, harvesting as well as the processing of carrots (sorting, washing...).

ICS recommends

As a specialist in vegetable cultivation machinery, the company Simon designed a machine which is perfectly adapted to the specific needs of the carrot plant. It creates loose soil in the first 30 centimeters of the seedbed which favors root development while still providing a fine and firm top layer, essential for good germination and crop emergence.

This dual capability is the result of the combination of 2 rotors:

• A large rotor working the soil in depth.
• A smaller rotor working the soil surface and refining the seedbed.

Rear roller for light soils

In very light or sandy soils, we recommend adding a rear roller that can firm up the soil a bit more to get higher germination rates.

Choice of single or triple seedbed models

The Cultirateau is available in single (one seedbed formation of 1,60m each), or triple (3 seedbeds at once).

The Monossem MS planter: a world leader

For carrot seeding, we recommend and supply the Monosem MS vegetable planter which is nowdays widely used accross the planet. We sell this planter in Africa and the Middle East for carrot and onion seeding in particular with a 100% client-satisfaction rate!

Carrot producers appreciate its ease of use and high accuracy, and the ability to plant double rows in one pass (row spacing of 7cm) which allows a more regular production: with more space between the carrot roots a uniform development is obtained.

Our clients sow 3 or 4 double rows on each bed depending on location and harvesting method.

Simon harvesters : machines designed by carrot specialists

As always, with the aim to provide you with the most suitable equipment for your needs, ICS also recommends and supplies harvesting machines manufactured by the Simon company as they stand out as the leading specialist when it comes to carrot crop machinery.

ICS also supplies all complementary harvesting and storing equipment such as specific trailers and bins.

ICS can also supply a compete post-harvest line of machinery: washing, sorting and bagging equipment.

The choice relies on numerous factors such as market type, required product, cleaning level, productivity etc. A discussion is then necessary to outline your needs and select the best adapted post-harvest line.