New Holland PS2045 No-Till Seed Drill

New Holland integrates Sustainable Agriculture into its Clean Energy Leader strategy

• Sustainable agriculture improves soil quality

• No-till farming increases profitability

• No-till seed drill with PS2045 pneumatic distribution: versatile and efficient

• PS2030 seed drill: tailored performance, adapted to the individual needs of farms

New Holland is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture with its Clean Energy Leader strategy, which includes the Conservation Agriculture component, aimed at reducing the impact of farming practices on the environment.

'Not only does Conservation Agriculture contribute to better farm profitability, but it also improves the environment in which farmers work, in particular the soil structure.

That is why we have placed Conservation Agriculture at the heart of our Clean Energy Leader strategy,' said Franco Fusignani, President of New Holland Agriculture.

Here in Paris, we are showing new no-till seed drills as a preview, to promote the expansion of this concept, which will bring considerable benefits to European agriculture.'

Sustainable agriculture improves soil quality

New Holland has been a partner of sustainable agriculture since 2006, when it was the first to promote the introduction of 100% biodiesel fuel.

Since then, it has become the leader in this market, and in 2013 it is the turn of Conservation Agriculture in Europe to join the two other well-established components, the Carbon Footprint and ECOBraud.

Conservation Agriculture is already widespread in Brazil, where it has been promoted since 2012, with the launch of a full range of single-seed no-till seed drills.

Conservation Agriculture is governed by four main principles: First, ensuring minimum mechanical disturbance of the soil through no-till seeding in order to retain minerals in the soil, stop erosion and limit water loss from the soil.

Second, this practice maintains a permanent organic cover of organic matter on the soil, which promotes the natural development of micro-organisms in the soil structure.

The third principle lies in the practice of crop diversification, to naturally reduce the impact of pests and to improve the quality of organic matter in the soil.

As a result, farms can achieve more environmentally friendly management by optimizing inputs such as fertilizers or plant protection products. Over-application is thus reduced and profitability is improved.

New Holland already offers a range of products that enable farmers to move towards Conservation Agriculture. These are the high-horsepower tractors featuring SCR ECOBlue™ technology, for compliance with the Tier 4A standard.

This technology substantially reduces fuel bills as well as the carbon footprint of farms. The T6 and T7 tractors help reduce soil compaction, thanks to their excellent weight/power ratios.

The optional SmartTrax™ rubber tracks fitted to CR combine harvesters reduce compaction even further.

The Opti-Spread™ system of the CR combine harvester range guarantees very wide spreading of finely chopped residues, ideal for producing uniform mulch and highly valued for no-till practice.

State-of-the-art Precision Agriculture solutions (PLM™), including the fully integrated IntelliSteer™ guidance system, ensure pass-to-pass accuracy, year after year, of 1-2 cm for perfect field coverage.

In addition, the implementation of Controlled Traffic Farming techniques, in conjunction with Precision Agriculture software (PLM™), enables farms to manage all passes in the field to guarantee uniform coverage and reduced compaction.

The IntelliRate™ system further improves spreading or spraying accuracy, with the ability to switch the sections of a spray boom on and off separately. Yield-affecting gaps and overlaps, sources of pure loss, are thus avoided.

No-till farming increases profitability

No-till farming is the foundation of Conservation Agriculture, and farms that practice no-till gain many benefits from it.

Fuel bills decrease and labor costs are reduced, with a single pass that drastically limits compaction, to the benefit of better yields. Germination rates will also increase thanks to soils in better condition, again to the benefit of yield.

Finally, good soil condition will be maintained thanks to permanent cover, which helps fight erosion. PLM™ software makes it possible to optimize inputs and field passes even further.

PS2045 no-till seed drill: versatile and efficient

The PS2045 no-till seed drill, with pneumatic distribution, 4,5 meters wide and 26 rows, offers precision seeding and fertilization to medium and large farms as well as contractors.

The versatile configuration makes it possible to choose between the single seed drill for greater working autonomy, or the double configuration to sow grain and fertilizer in a single pass.

Versatility is maintained because the operator can position the movable partition separating the hoppers to adjust the ratio of seed to fertilizer.

During work, a transparent section always shows the fertilizer level. The precise, patented metering and distribution systems ensure careful placement of inputs.

The seed placement elements are always kept in contact with the soil, even on uneven ground, thanks to the innovative suspension of the opening discs and drive wheels.

An anti-bounce device with an internal deflector keeps the seed at the bottom of the furrow, and when the patented press wheels are used, the furrow is effectively closed to avoid trapping air.

This system guarantees excellent soil/seed contact for optimal germination.

The PS2045 seed drill was developed to improve the overall efficiency of farms. The reduced number of components in contact with the soil limits blockages, which waste time. Tractor power requirements are also reduced, for fuel savings.

Finally, the robust frame and ease of maintenance result in very short downtime.

PS2030 seed drill: tailored performance, adapted to the individual needs of farms

The PS2030 is a 17-row seed drill with a working width of three meters, making it the ideal choice for medium-sized farms and contractors. The PS2030 offers excellent versatility and ensures very high seeding accuracy.

A dedicated hopper makes it possible to precisely meter grasses, cereals and oilseeds such as rapeseed. Users can thus precisely control the application rate for optimal germination in variable soil conditions.

The PS2030 ensures regular seeding, even on uneven ground, thanks to the innovative suspension of the seeding elements. Efficient furrow opening is ensured by double opening discs, and the press wheel system, with several adjustment options, guarantees efficient placement of seed and fertilizer in the soil.

The robust design of the PS2030 and its ease of use, combined with minimal maintenance costs, make it an ideal choice for farms working on varied terrain and growing a wide variety of crops.

The PS2030 no-till seed drill is on display on the New Holland stand in Hall 3 at SIMA.