Seed establishment

What is the benefit of variable seed rates
Which seed drill concept to choose: Single disc coulter
Which seed drill concept to choose: Double disc coulter
Why apply fertilizer when drilling or planting?
Why plant at high speed
Why is seed placement so important
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Seed Establishment

These know-how videos provide valuable information and practical tips to help you maximize the yield potential of every crop.

Understanding modern farming practices can significantly enhance crop yield and efficiency. Using a variable seed rate allows for optimal seed distribution based on the soil conditions, leading to better crop establishment.

When choosing a seed drill concept, the single disc coulter is ideal for no-till farming, while the double disc coulter ensures consistent seed depth and soil contact.

Applying fertilizer during drilling ensures nutrients are available to seedlings from the start, promoting strong growth. Proper seed placement is crucial for uniform crop emergence and can be checked with tools like seed depth gauges.

Planting at a high speed saves time and labour, with modern equipment maintaining accuracy even at higher speeds. Implementing these practices can improve crop management and yields.

What is the benefit of variable seed rate?

TThe target is to plant the same number of plants of the same size throughout the field to achieve the highest yield and best plant quality, as well as maximize net profit. Germination can be affected by various soil types. A variable seed rate can help to compensate and minimize these effects.

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Which seed drill concept to choose: The single disc coulter

When deciding between a single disc coulter and a double disc coulter for your seed drill, it is important to understand that it is not only the coulter itself that is important but also the consolidation around the coulter, the contour following, and the coulter pressure. These are all equally important.

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Which seed drill concept to choose: The double disc coulter

When deciding between a single disc coulter and a double disc coulter for your seed drill, it is important to understand that it is not only the coulter itself that is important but also the consolidation around the coulter, the contour following, and the coulter pressure. These are all equally important.

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Why apply fertilizer when drilling or planting?

Many seed drills and planters are available as combi models, meaning you can apply the fertilizer in the same pass as the seed. The advantages include saving an operation when applying fertilizer, increasing the efficiency of the fertilizer, saving resources or achieving a higher yield. The placement of the fertilizer therefore plays a key role.

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Why is seed placement so important and how can it be checked?

Seed placement is crucial to create the same conditions for every plant. This helps you to maximize the yield potential of your field. When we talk about the equal seed placement, we mean the same depth of the seeds, as well as consistent spacing within the seed row and in between rows.

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Why plant at high speed?

High-speed planting offers several advantages in the field, as a larger area can be processed with the same machine. This not only offers the opportunity to increase net profit through faster job completions, which is key when timing is crucial, but it also ensures a more precise seed placement.

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