FARMCENTRE GAINS AGRIROUTER COMPATIBILITY

Kverneland’s IsoMatch FarmCentre fleet management and wireless telematics solution has been updated to include greater functionality, along with the ability to communicate with the universal data exchange platform, Agrirouter.

With FarmCentre, operators can use their IsoMatch Tellus PRO and Tellus GO+ universal terminals as a gateway to link Kverneland Group implements to cloud-based services. This enables real-time data exchange for sending and receiving tasks.

By adding communication to Agrirouter, implement data access is also available to those using third party terminals, improving

LOW DISTURBANCE TESTING WITH THE TS-DRILL

Trials have been taking place in the UK to determine a suitable low disturbance tine option for the ts-drill, to further build on its popularity.

“We’re seeking to expand the ts-drill’s capabilities, so it can also be used as a one-pass drill working direct into stubbles,” explains Kverneland seeding specialist Graham Owen.

The ts-drill has an enviable reputation for working in far from ideal conditions, helped by its five rows of tines that can be spaced for 12.5cm or 15cm row widths. As a low disturbance drill, row widths are increased to 16.7cm. cross-manufacturer compatibility between tractors and implements.

“We’re looking to make the most of the drill’s tine stagger and clearance, and are currently testing a variety of tine and point options to develop its low disturbance capability in time for the 2023 season,” explains Graham.

Among the new features of FarmCentre is a dedicated dashboard that corresponds to the implement and the task controller, simplifying evaluation of in-field performance, either with specific tasks or throughout the machine’s lifecycle.

Spot Spray Technology Increases Application Precision

Accuracy and precision continue to evolve for Kverneland sprayers with the development of several new features, all focused on harnessing technology.

These include SpotSpray technology, the introduction of 25cm nozzle spacings and the next generation of Boom Guide ProActive spray height control.

SpotSpray technology is an extension of variable rate application maps. While these maps have been applicable to seed drills and fertiliser spreaders with task control, the same technology can now be applied to Kverneland sprayers that are equipped with iXspray software, when combined with iXflow Air/iXflow E individual nozzle control.

SpotSpray uses prescription maps that include a zero application rate. By loading a map into the control terminal, the sprayer controls individual nozzles through the SpotSpray software, following only the indicated areas on the map.

These could be weed spots, wet areas, non-germination areas and parts of a field with known soil problems. As a result, liquid application costs can be reduced, further protecting healthy crops from unnecessary blanket applications.

With the introduction of a 25cm nozzle spacing, lower boom heights can be achieved to further reduce spray drift to a minimum. Working at 30cm boom height instead of 50cm has been made possible with the latest generation of Boom Guide ProActive ultrasonic boom control, which delivers greater precision and consistent boom control at higher forward speeds.