Spot-specific, under-root fertilisation

How FertiSpot works

1. From the metering system, fertiliser continuously enters the top of the dosing chamber.
2. The fast-rotating portioning rotor is driven by its own motor matched to the speed of the singling unit. The fertiliser granules in the portioning chamber are collected and amalgamated during one revolution of the portioning rotor. A consolidated fertiliser portion is produced.
3. The fertiliser dose is placed precisely into the soil via the outlet of the dosing chamber via the conveying section, synchronised to the application of the seed.

Spot-specific, under-root fertilisation

The FertiSpot for the Precea takes under-root fertilisation to a new level of precision and efficiency.*

With FertiSpot, the under-root fertiliser is deposited as a concentrated nutrient supply under the seed - exactly in the plant's future root zone. The young roots make optimum use of the fertiliser, since the fertiliser remains available for a longer period even under dry conditions. Inefficient fertilisation resulting from the leaching of the fertiliser in between the plants is prevented. This increases nutrient efficiency in comparison with fertiliser applied in a band.

Optimum early development of the plants with FertiSpot under-root fertilisation ensures good yields, especially during dry summers. The same level of yield from normal band fertiliser application is achieved - but by using up to 25% less fertiliser. Reducing the amount of fertiliser, whilst maintaining the same yield, increases profitability and improves working conditions in areas with higher nutrient requirements.

* for implements with up to 12 rows