It’s been a wet 2024, especially down south. FarmChief customers are turning to the versatile direct drill to alleviate the pressure wet, compacted pasture is placing on their bottom line. 

Spring grass growth is vital to the profitability of any farming operation. Unfortunately, in the south, this can be a long, expensive, and frustrating exercise, especially when we see the wet conditions drag on into spring.

It’s already been a wet winter, and with the storm we’ve recently seen ripping through the area, many dairy fields have been left badly water-logged and suffering from significant pugging and compaction.

If not addressed promptly, farmers will find their fields glazed and unable to breathe, drastically affecting grass production and pasture performance during the summer months.

The additional kicker: buying in feed earlier in the season and in greater quantities will quickly become a significant drag on your profits.

Aerate, level, cultivate and sow with NZ’s most versatile direct drill.

 

The last thing already soaked ground needs is heavy machinery running up and down it, and using a full-cultivation approach with rippers and discs is an expensive exercise with multiple passes required (and plenty of diesel used!).

Greater the financial cost is the cost of your time. It’s an understatement to say that spring is a busy time – there’s silage to cut and put in the pit, fertiliser to apply, cultivation and sowing to complete, milking to be done and stock rotation to consider.

If you could reduce the strain on your time and input costs while improving pasture performance, why wouldn’t you?

Choose the non-invasive, minimally disturbing action of a single-disc direct drill with narrow 90mm row spacing to harrow, level and drill pasture in one pass, rejuvenating the pasture and promoting excellent production.  

FarmChief Machinery Moore Direct Single Disc Drill

The direct drill that is also a roller drill – the 2-in-1 pasture rejuvenation powerhouse.

The Moore’s unique combination of narrow row spacing (90mm), hydraulic depth disc adjustment and the full-width rear guttler roller, along with the accurate air seeder creates a versatile distribution system, capable of replicating the action of a roller drill.

Drilling into existing pasture with the FarmChief Moore Uni Drill

Narrow Row Spacing Single Disc System

The single disc system allows for minimal soil disturbance and a one-pass cut and drill action. Its accurate cutting and placement of the seed at a shallow depth with narrow spacing ensure fast strike and germination, reducing weed competition and producing a healthier pasture with a faster turnaround.

It’s also uncomplicated; fewer discs mean fewer moving parts to calibrate, maintain, break down or clog up, making life easy for the operator.  

Guttler Roller & Narrow Spacing Levels, Harrows and Reduces Pugging

Unlike other traditional drills and disc drills with staggered rear rollers, the Moore’s full-width rear gutter roller ensures every part of the soil is worked. In combination with the 90mm disc spacing, this produces a levelling effect, promoting drainage and reducing compaction.

The single disc system also acts as a levelling and harrowing tool, thanks to the wide, carbide-tipped coutlers designed to work the top layer of the soil ahead of the roller.

 

The Moore Drill from FarmChief offers New Zealand farmers an efficient and effective solution to rejuvenate pastures impacted by wet conditions and compaction. Its versatile, one-pass design minimises soil disturbance, promotes quick grass growth, and reduces the need for additional feed, all while saving time and reducing input costs. By addressing compacted soils early, farmers can ensure their fields are ready for optimal spring and summer production, keeping their operations profitable even in challenging weather conditions.

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FarmChief Machinery has been New Zealand’s drilling, seeding and sowing solution specialists for around 50 years. During that time we’ve continued to provide speciality products, services and advice. 

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