Currently, many agricultural machinery plays a key role in achieving high yields and quality of crops, and they hold a special place among them pneumatic seed drills. These innovative devices have many advantages that translate into savings and farmers' satisfaction. One of their greatest benefits is the precision of sowing thanks to the use of high air pressure. Therefore, pneumatic seed drills they ensure effective sowing of seeds in an even and controlled manner, which has a direct impact on the development and yield of plants.

How do pneumatic seed drills work?

Pneumatic seeders are modern agricultural machines that operate on the principle of distributing seeds using an air stream. In this innovative process, the seeds are stored in the seed hopper, from where they are transported to special sowing coulters using air.

Principle of operation pneumatic seed drills is based on creating a strong air stream that moves seeds from point A to point B. The air is pumped by special fans or blowers, creating a dynamic air flow. Once the seeds are picked up by its stream, they are precisely directed to individual sowing coulters, where they are evenly distributed and sown onto the soil surface. Thanks to this process, pneumatic seed drills they enable precise placement of seeds into the groove made by the plates.

Advantages of pneumatic seed drills

  • Sowing precision – the air stream allows for even distribution of seeds on the cultivated field. Adjusting this stream also allows you to control the seeding speed and intensity, which translates into greater accuracy and uniformity. Moreover, the generated air stream minimizes the risk of damaging seeds during the sowing process,
  • Saving seed material – precise seed placement allows for significant savings because much less seed is wasted. As a result, it allows each seed to be used effectively. Apart from that, pneumatic seeder prepares the seed bed appropriately so that plants have better access to sunlight,
  • Efficiency - pneumatic seed drills They are characterized by greater speed and efficiency compared to traditional ones mechanical seed drills. Their universality lies in the fact that they can be used for various types of seeds, which makes them a versatile tool,
  • Environmental Protection – saving seeds and work efficiency also translate into benefits for the environment. Less seed means less need to produce seeds, which also leads to reduced emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Moreover, precise seed placement reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

Fortune Seeder pneumatic seeder as a good example of a seeder

One of the advanced ones pneumatic seed drills model available on the market Fortune Seeder, which is the result of cooperation between companies AMJ AGRO i Brastal. This innovative seeder is equipped with 24 seed tubes, which allows for sowing at a working width of up to 3 meters. In turn, the use of its own hydraulics and electronic control with a touch display enables precise sowing in the range from 1 kg/ha to 400 kg/ha, at a working speed of up to 20 km/h. This tool provides excellent control over the entire sowing process, allowing farmers to achieve high precision and efficiency

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