planting

Australian farmer Mark Swift adopted precision planting. What are the benefits in terms of crop health and yield? - Photo: Mark Swift

17-03 | Article

Farmer Mark Swift: ‘Precision planting is not a panacea’

The Salin 247 is an autonomous robot that can plant, but also will have the capacity to apply fertilizer and crop protection products. - Photos: Salin 247

14-03 | Article

Technology update: automated planting with Salin 247

ExactShot places starter fertiliser precisely onto seeds as they are planted in the soil. - Photo: John Deere

16-02 | Article

Scientist Susanne Schmidt: ‘ExactShot precision fertilisation is a piece of the puzzle’

The ExactShot planting technology uses sensors and robotics to place starter fertiliser precisely onto seeds as they are planted in the soil - Photo: John Deere

20-01 | Article

Direct starter fertiliser application – a breakthrough

The use of a small-plot precision seeder showed that precision planting can improve stand uniformity and has the potential to reduce seed costs per hectare, especially in crops with high seed input costs such as canola. - Photo: University of Adelaide

16-01 | Article

Precision planting leads to better results in winter crops

John Deere ExactShot is to help farmers save on starter fertiliser.

10-01 | News

John Deere ExactShot applies starter fertiliser per seed

Monosem's Active Seed Guidance allows for an even more precise planting distance. - Photo: Martijn Knuivers

01-12-2022 | News

Planting technology of the future at EIMA 2022

Photos: René Koerhuis

01-07-2022 | Interview

Agronomy to remain at the heart of Väderstad’s developments

Machine manufacturer Stara is showing a new seeder at the Brazilian Agrishow (25-29 April). The seeder itself works mechanically, but the fertiliser application is pneumatic. - Photo: Martin Smits

02-05-2022 | News

Stara grain seeder can be operated by smartphone

The spacious trials area is located on test centre ‘Gut Wambergen’ in the direct vicinity of Amazone's factory in Hasbergen-Gaste (Germany). - Photo: Amazone

29-03-2022 | Article

Controlled Row Farming: Making a profit while promoting biodiversity