With record stubble volumes still lying on the ground, it is timely to consider the alternative stubble handling techniques.  Large volumes of stubble exist this year due to the wet growing season and farmer practices developed over the last twenty or so years.  Typically, there was not much stubble and coping was not much challenge for the tined machines.  Further, with the development of independent openers and the ensuing extra obstacles associated with them, it is now even more difficult for the tined machines.