Precise oil seed rape sowing for higher yields

Growing oil seed rape in high continental regions is heavily dependent on the seed drill, as the growing season is short and dry. Precise placement of the seed is crucial for success. The individually depth-controlled ConTeC pro tine coulters ensure shallow yet precise seed placement, especially in combination with the optional V-profile depth guidance wheel.

Apart from the correct placement depth, the seed rate also plays a key role in oil seed rape establishment. Low seed rates promote the development of individual plants and reduce the risk of premature or stress ripening, which can significantly reduce yields. The electrically-driven metering units ensure precise metering of the seed – from 2 kg/ha. Thanks to the high-performance conveying system, the seed is evenly distributed. Only precise lateral distribution across the entire working width can produce a homogeneous crop.

With a row spacing of 31.3 or 33.3 cm in oil seed rape and wheat crops, field trials in dry regions have shown that it is not only possible to achieve higher yields but that the yields are also just as good in wet years against a row spacing of 20 or 25 cm. A wider row spacing also leads to input savings in seed and fertiliser, as fewer inputs are needed to achieve consistently high or even increasing yields. This technology enables even more efficient and higher-yield oil seed rape production.