FARMING AHEAD INTELLIGENCE

Research Report: Air seeders (September 2004)

Even distribution of seed and fertiliser plays large role in crop performance making air seeders invaluable

 

Topics covered:

  • Seed distribution
  • Measuring distribution
  • Fertiliser distribution
  • Metering accuracy
  • Seed damage
  • Farmer assessment
  • A buyer's guide to air seeders
  • Metering systems are the heart of the air seeder
  • Distribution kits vital to performance
  • Extensive tests provide food for thought

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RESEARCH REPORTS

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ARGUABLY the most important piece of machinery in airseeding is the air cart, with even distribution of seed and fertiliser playing a large role in crop performance. Kondinin Group engineers travelled around Asutralia reviewing 12 air carts and testing distribution, to assist farmers with one of the most important sowing decisions they will make.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

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Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

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Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

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Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.