Fertilizer Spreaders Articles
-
PTO Shaft 4 Series – Replacement for Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
A Four Series PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft is a form of power transmission device made of metal that is used to transfer energy from an engine or any other power source to equipment like a baler or mower. The term "4 series" signifies the dimensions as well as the specifications for the PTO shaft which are designed to handle a specific amount of torque and power. The PTO shaft of the 4 Series is ...
-
8 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
The Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft can be described as a kind of driveline component, specifically designed to transfer the power of a tractor's engine to an implement that is attached. This 8 Series PTO shaft is a step up from the seven Series PTO shaft and is specifically designed to provide greater durability and reliability for high-end applications. This PTO shaft model is constructed of ...
-
6 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
A 6-Series PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft is a form of the shaft made of metal that is utilized for transferring power to a tractor or another source of power to a device or attachment. Its "6 Series" designation refers to the standard dimensions and specs of the shaft such as its length, diameter, and the spline's profile. PTO shafts of the 6 Series are often employed in agricultural applications ...
-
How variable rate helps manage the rising cost of fertilizer
Fertilizer prices are on the rise, which leaves growers seeking to better manage their input costs. When it comes to planning for 2022, you may have a ton of questions rolling in your head such as: How can I manage costs? Is soil sampling actually worth the investment? Does variable rate fertilizer really pay? Our Premier Crop Advisors are here to help you manage all areas of your operation and ...
By Premier Crop
-
Drones and scissors help decide fertilizer rate
Both Swedish and European field trials show that winter oilseed rape that has taken up a lot of nitrogen in autumn needs less nitrogen in the spring. A thinner crop, which has not assimilated so much nitrogen in the autumn, needs more N fertilizer in the spring. In order to determine the autumn’s nitrogen uptake, the so-called “cutting method” is often used in Sweden. Drones ...
By Solvi AB
-
Why does Mark Benns think Hustler Katipo sprayers are built exceptionally well?
Dairy farmer, Mark Benns, talks to us about how his Katipo Sprayer has changed his operation. Following Mark's first story with us on how rapt he was with his Hustler Softhands & owning three Hustler products on his 65 hectares farm in Waikato New Zealand. No doubt, Mark is a raving Hustler fan & passionate about farming. Hustler is passionate about improving farmers everyday life. ...
-
5 Essential Farm Implements For Smallholders
What are your top tools or farm implements that make life as a smallholder that much easier? What’s on your Christmas wish list or gets regular use around your plot? We asked our team to share their essential implements and have created the Farm Tech Supplies Top 5 List of Farm Implements! If you have a trusted piece of farm equipment you couldn’t do without, share a photo on our ...
-
What is Hydroseeding?
Hydroseeding is a method that can be used for planting grass for purposes of erosion control, or to grow new lawns entirely; it has been around since the 1950s. It is also an efficient, inexpensive alternative to laying sod in an area where grass or a lawn is desired. Hydroseeding can also be referred to as hydraulic mulch seeding, hydromulching, or hydroseeding. How does it work? The machine ...
-
Crop sensors outdo farmers at choosing nitrogen rates
Choosing how much nitrogen (N) to put on corn fields isn’t something farmers take lightly. Many factors go into the decision, including past experiences, the timing of application, yield goals, and results from soil tests. Nevertheless, crop sensors can select N rates for corn that outperform those chosen by farmers, according to more than 50 on-farm demonstration projects conducted in ...
-
Seedbed preparation
Timing and weather, as well as kit, are key parts of seedbed preparation on the min-till system. The search for lower establishment costs has led one Warwickshire grower to ditch the plough and opt for a min-till approach that offers the capability to direct drill too. Geoff Ashcroft looks at the system in use. The ability to direct drill cereals does hold a certain appeal, particularly when ...
Need help finding the right suppliers? Try XPRT Sourcing. Let the XPRTs do the work for you