The worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment, AGCO, will be demonstrating new technologies to manage planting-time soil compaction during its 2020 Fendt Momentum Crop Tour program in North America.
Not an easy season for the 2019 harvest due to excessive rain with planting delays in 2020. Optimizing time often makes the difference. But that’s not all, for optimal crop productivity it is also very important to be able to plant crops in a short window without adding a yield factor to soil compaction.
The AGCO group knows the needs of its farmers and works hard to solve new challenges related to seeding times. AGCO presents the Fendt Crop Tour in 2020 with a brand new Fendt Momentum planter .
The program, now in its fifth season, uses the latest crop-mapping and data-collection technology to help growers better understand the interactions that influence crop performance so they can ultimately make better decisions based on their local conditions.
Crop Tour plots have been planted using the Momentum planter and the Load Logic weight-management system to demonstrate how the automated technology can reduce compaction to positively impact plant health and yield. The Crop Tour also will continue to demonstrate how best planting practices improve seedling establishment and crop yields.
“It’s really exciting to see how we can manage soil compaction from an equipment standpoint while still maintaining productivity with a high-capacity planter that can cover a lot of acres,”
says Jason Lee, AGCO agronomist and farm solutions specialist who oversees the plots.
Side-by-side passes to demonstrate the impact of compaction use the Momentum planter’s optional Load Logic weight management system. Treatments compare high and low tire inflation and three weight distribution models: weight balanced evenly across the toolbar, weight concentrated on the in-line tandem transport wheels to demonstrate a controlled traffic application and with the weight management system disabled. To compare best planting practices for crop-specific planting depths, singulation and downforce settings, the Fendt Momentum planters are equipped with Precision Planting components that sense furrow data; ensure even singulation, downforce and planting depth; and enable high-speed planting.
About AGCO
Since 1990, AGCO Group engineering has invested in research and design of cutting-edge solutions to help farmers around the world maximize yields, reduce losses and conserve resources that are critical to meeting the growing need for food, fuel and fiber. Globally, AGCO provides technologies that integrate corporate social responsibility with respect for the environment, products and workers, promoting a safe, inclusive and productive workplace. AGCO’s dominant position has been shaped by the legacy of its leading brands, including leading names such as Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson and Valtra. AGCO has the equipment, experience and strong specialist know-how to provide the right solutions, solve problems and provide expert advice.
Source: AGCO
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