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Inter-Row Drill
The mounted Inter-Row Drill is a flexible and manoeuvrable inter-row companion crop drill, designed principally for drilling grass seed or cover crops between rows of maize to minimalise soil erosion, run-off and compaction in the following crop, however due to the versatile adjustment of the coulters, the IR drill is also capable of sowing cereals and pulses in a no-till or min-till arable system across its 6 metre working width. The IR Drill is suitable for all farm sizes.
Using a double disc opener and press wheel, the Inter-Row drill ensures optimal seed to soil contact and moisture retention which is essential considering the time of year this operation would be done. Each coulter also has a spring tensioner to adjust downward pressure.
Under sown grass can provide significant grazing or forage for the following spring. Even if the under sown grass is not used for livestock, it will still improve organic matter and the structure of the soil beneath. Other benefits include providing traction for both forager and trailers at harvest time and preventing bringing soil onto the road.
Research conducted by a water board shows that in the following spring, under sown ryegrass contains a large amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. This allows for savings to be made on these inputs. There is also a potential for growers in drinking water catchment areas to claim grants for under sowing maize depending on the potential amount of nitrogen captured.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MOUNTED INTER-ROW DRILL
Water companies have been increasing farmer awareness of the importance of reducing high sediment and phosphate levels entering our water courses from farming activities. Keeping soils covered and reducing disturbance helps to keep nutrients in the field. One of the biggest culprits of surface water run-off is maize stubbles, which lay bare for long periods. Following collaboration with water companies and various trials, Weaving Machinery has designed a simple direct drill for inter-row companion crop drilling.
The benefits of the IR Drill allow you to:
Increase moisture retention and prevent leaching, which will therefore reduce the amount of nitrogen entering watercourses. This can also aid a farmer to meet all cross-compliance requirements, whilst leaving the nitrogen in the ground to benefit the following crop.
Generate a higher annual crop yield by establishing a fodder crop earlier, which allows mixed farms to graze immediately after maize harvesting.
Improve root structure which will allow earlier and easier passes on wet soil by harvesting machinery. A cover crop will prevent carrying soil off the field onto the highways and will readily soak up any slurry applied.
Prevent soil erosion and compaction leading to healthier soils in the long-term.
Allow earlier crop establishment where cereals and other cash crops can be drilled directly into dead grass which offers a very good soil-binding effect and improves water filtration.
Standard Specification
300L Hopper, RDS Artemis Lite controls with GPS forward speed monitoring, hydraulic fan, a single row of coulters, with variable row spacing road lights.
Includes 1 year warranty
Key Features
Hydraulic Side Shift & Adjustable Row Spacing
The IR Drill is equipped with hydraulic side shift and adjustable row spacing so you can modify the drill to match the tractor wheels and maize row spacing. This also allows for establishment of more conventional, closer row spacing crops.
Depth Control
The sowing depth of the drill can be manually adjusted by the press wheel on each coulter. There are various holes for adjustment on the wheels as well as the sprung tension on each coulter which can be easily adjusted by the turn of a nut.
Simple Calibration
Calibration is simple and quick using the single point discharge chute and screw adjustable metering mechanism. The corrosion-proof metering unit is maintenance free and will maintain its accuracy season after season. Complete discharge of the hopper is made quick and easy with the emptying hatch.
Precise Metering
The Accord metering unit guarantees a repeatable metering dose ranging from 1.8 to 400 kg/ha. Suitable for fine and coarse grains, with no need to replace the metering rollers. Easy adjustment and accurate settings ensure seamless seed dosing.
Hydraulic Fan Drive
The IR Drill is fitted with a hydraulic fan drive. This reduces the RPM on the tractor, which in turn reduces fuel costs, gives more flexibility with air flow, and helps prevent wear and tear.
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Pricing
Product Title Prices
Technical Specification
| Model | IR Drill |
|---|---|
| Working width (m) | 6.4 |
| Hourly output (ha) | 6 |
| Standard row spacing (mm) | 187.5 |
| No. of coulters | 24 |
| Recommended power requirement (hp) | 80 |
| Frame type | Folding |
| Working speed (km) | 12 |
| Road transport width (m) | 2.8 |
| Weight (kg) | 2250 |
| Filling height (m) | 2.4 |
| Length (m) | 2.6 |
| Hopper capacity (l) | 300 |
Testimonials
John Bubb, J M Bubb and Son, Shropshire
Farming 2000 acres of arable land in North Shropshire we
realised that the way we had farmed for many years couldn’t
continue. Something had to change and so the first step was realising we
had ignored the basic principles of soil health. We needed to cover the
soil with as many different living plants and for as much of the year as
possible. Having two crops already in the rotation grown on wide rows we now
plan to grow the others including wheat on wide strip till system. The
benefit of this is that it will allow for a permanent living mulch to be grown
between the rows of our cash crops and at the same time satisfying our need for
improving soil health.
John Bubb, J M Bubb and Son, Shropshire
George Fraser, A & R Fraser, Wiltshire
George Fraser, A & R Fraser, Wiltshire
