Tips for autumn sowing from the NIK service team

September is the month and we are on the verge of autumn sowing.

We are at a time when every farmer thinks at the same time about the harvest - when it will end and what the yields will be, and about sowing - when to start, how much and how to fertilize and how to increase efficiency.

Service expert Yanko Koev from NIK gives us answers to two of the most important questions about autumn sowing, namely “how much and how to fertilize” and “how to increase sowing efficiency”.

What amount of fertilizer to apply and what is the most effective way?

The amount of fertilizer for pre-sowing fertilization is most reasonable to determine after carrying out soil sampling and analysisof the soil for the establishment of current stocks. Thus, only the necessary nutrients are introduced into the soil in the right amount, which makes it possible to save unnecessary costs.

The most effective way to introduce fertilizer depends on whether we are talking about pre-sowing fertilization or applying the fertilizer in parallel with sowing. In pre-sowing fertilization, it is advisable to fertilize with precision grinding machinewith sectional control, which will ensure fertilizer application only within the boundaries of the plot. If the fertilizer allows, it can also be carried out an application of liquid or granular fertilizer, in parallel with the sowing using the solutions of Startec.

How can the efficiency of autumn sowing be increased?

When you are about to sow, acres are many, and the weather forecast presses on you, the speed and productivity of sowing is key. At such times, the best choice is a combination planter, which can perform both soil preparation and sowing in one pass, without then having to validate.

An example of this type of planter is the 6 meter model Kverneland u-drill, which has 5 zones of work. The machine allows to significantly reduce the time required for sowing, thanks to its productivity and working speed, which can reach up to 18 km/h.

The ability to quickly change the rotors makes it possible to use the planter for sowing different crops even on the same day.

NoveltyFor the past few years, and BMC Seed Counting System, which makes it possible to monitor the number of seeds inserted into the field, as well as to monitor in real time the operation of the planter and take timely measures in case of clogging of any of the pipelines.