Rapid is available with and without fertiliser metering. Nutrient placement during drilling provide a fast and reliable fertilisation effect. Since the fertiliser is placed in moist soil there is less dependence on rain, while placement also gives high yields and better nutrient use efficiency. This reduces input costs, while maintaining yield.
The fertiliser is placed betweeen every second seed row at a row spacing of 250mm. This means that the fertiliser ends up 6.25cm from each row of seed. This results in the fertiliser being easily accessible to the seed, giving the crop a heads start over any competing weed.
Studies show yield increases if fertiliser is placed deeper and to the side of the seed (spring drilling). Index 100 = broadcasting.
The fertiliser is placed with the same disc coulter types as the seeds. By cutting a clean slot, the fertiliser is separated from any crop residues. This makes the nitrogen fully available for the plant, lowering the risk of being used for straw decomposition.
The fertiliser is metered out hydraulically with a very high capacity. This means that the fertiliser metering will never limit the working speed.
