Welcome! My name is Dawn and this is my agricultural blog. I'm new to farming so I'm still learning all I can about everything I need to know. When I got to the farmhouse, I got in touch with the folks who live in the neighbouring farms so I could ask them for advice. Thankfully, my neighbours were very kind. They took the time to explain the different types of equipment I needed to run a successful farming operation. I decided to write this blog so I could offer my best advice to others who are interested in the farming industry.
Essential Considerations Before Investing in a Pneumatic Seed Drill
With the increased demand for more yields and lower operational costs, farmers are acquiring modern machines to facilitate farm processes. Investing in a pneumatic seed drill is a crucial business and agricultural decision. Many stories abound of farmers that have invested in pneumatic seed drills in the hope of increasing performance only to be disappointed by the expensive acquisitions. Here are a few tips to guide farmers when shopping for a pneumatic seed drill.
Speed
The speed of a seed drill is a significant consideration for any farmer. Consequently, a pneumatic seed drill has become a powerful and indispensable farming tool because of its work-rate. Before investing in a seed drill, a farmer should also consider the impact of the machine on other farming elements such as spacing. A pneumatic seed drill has controls for adjusting the speed of planting, ad spacing of plants, among other variables. Therefore, using the equipment increases output since you can adjust the work-rate and spacing of plants for nutritional nourishment.
Ease of Use
Pneumatic seed drills are highly specialised machines. With the advancement in technology, seed drills have become complicated and challenging for most farmers to operate. Therefore, ease of use is a vital consideration when buying a pneumatic seed drill. Currently, most dealers have developed automated systems that can guide a farmer on what to do when sowing. Therefore, even a non–technical operator can comfortably use a pneumatic seed drill. Besides, check if a vendor offers after-sale services to assist you with support issues.
Seed Delivery
Different seasons favour various crops. Therefore, the best pneumatic seed drills are multirole and can plant seeds either in bulk or through hopper boxes. Regarding row planting, a bulk handler is the best option since it reduces load time and seed handling with more seeds being sown within a short timeframe. The feature is critical, especially considering that some crops have only a ten-day sow period. When dealing with hybrids plants that need splitting, hopper boxes are the most convenient since the accessory can segregate seeds.
Configuration
Most farmers have a one-size-fits-all attitude regarding the acquisition of technical farm equipment. However, a new pneumatic seed drill should be configured and outfitted to suit the specific conditions of your farm. For instance, the soil structure is different based on the topography of an area. With a customised machine, farmers can increase productivity since it eliminates the need for DIY fine-tuning, which might take time to perfect.