Rice Mulcher
One Pass. Stubble In.
TMC Cancela mulchers process silica-rich rice stubble without burning. Bay levees kept. Soil incorporated.
- Processes silica-rich stubble
- Maintains bay levees
- Wide widths for rice bays
- Incorporates residue for next season
TMC CANCELA has more than 40 years of excellence and innovation
STUBBLE BURNS ARE BANNED
Why rice stubble demands mulching
NSW Riverina rice stubble burns are increasingly restricted. Silica-rich rice straw is slow to decompose naturally. Standing residue blocks bay flooding and seeding the following year.
The high silica content is hard on standard cutting equipment. Hammer wear is faster than on most cereals.
The high silica content is hard on standard cutting equipment. Hammer wear is faster than on most cereals.
Wide widths for rice bays
Rice bays run hundreds of hectares. The TGS and TGI cover the area fast on standard PTO tractors. The shredded residue settles flat for incorporation.
Bay levee maintenance
Rice bay levees need consistent maintenance to hold flood depth across the next season. Vegetation on levee crests reduces effective height and increases seepage.
Mulching levee crests between seasons keeps them clean without disturbing the soil profile.
Mulching levee crests between seasons keeps them clean without disturbing the soil profile.
Residue incorporation
Mulched rice straw incorporates into the paddy profile during winter flooding. Decomposition under anaerobic conditions returns nitrogen and trace elements to the soil for the next crop.
No burning. No air-quality complaints. No fire risk to surrounding crops.
No burning. No air-quality complaints. No fire risk to surrounding crops.
Speak to a Specialist: Book a Call with Ben
We will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a call
Ben Stephen
Owner, Rice Mulcher Specialist
Ben Stephen is your go-to orchard and mulching expert, with 25+ years hands-on experience in agricultural machinery. As founder of Mulchtech Australia, the exclusive TMC CANCELA distributor, he matches tough Spanish-built mulchers and stone crushers to Australian conditions, from orchards and vineyards to stubble, forestry and rock. Ben understands how rocks can wreck gear and how the right machine, controls and setup can boost productivity, cut fuel use and keep you working.
Speak to a Specialist