#$%^&*AU2013206608A120130718.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for forming in a single pass operation, 5 a profiled planting mound for growing of a crop from planted seeds or billets by using a pair of spaced tools to displace soil inwardly towards each other. A central bed is formed between the displaced soil onto which billets or seeds may be deposited through a guide or chute. Covering discs are provided to move soil to cover the billets or seeds 10 and a press wheel assembly is used for pressing the soil in the mound and forming the desired profile in the mound. 44697751 (GHMatters) P91755.AU.1
