The Massey Ferguson 9830NT air seeder is a piece of high speed machinery used for accurate seeding of pasture and cereal crops in a direct drill environment.
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Built with patented opposing single disc technology, the MF9830NT Single Disc Drill is field-proven in no-till, minimum till and conventional till soil conditions.
Sales and branch manager Bruce Cobb from McKee's Garage & Engineering in Elmore said productivity was the most important thing in a farming operation.
“The wide-angled packer wheels shed mud in wet conditions, and opposing single discs reduce weed germination by disturbing a narrow band of soil between the two discs,” he said.
The MF9830NT has a seeding speed of 12 to 14 km/h and Mr Cobb said it was the best choice for efficient seeding of pasture and all cereal crops.
“The MF9830NT comes fully equipped with all row blockage monitors that lets you know if there’s been a blockage in the system.
“There's nothing worse than discovering after germination that you have hare tracks through your crop,” Mr Cobb said.
A cropping farmer for 56 years, Mick Barlow, from Moama, has been using the 9830 system of seeding on crops such as canola and lucerne for seven years.
“It’s designed for working in good conditions, it does a wonderful job in grass paddocks,” he said.“To get germination on small seeds it’s a great machine because it places the seed in a good position, you’ve got good depth control and row spacing of seven inches (17.78 cm) means it sows closer together.”
Mr Barlow said the 9830NT system required very little maintenance over the years.
“I’ve done about 70 000 acres (28 000 ha) and there is still a lot more wear in the discs.”
He said the machinery was best for lighter soils, which can sow at higher speeds and cover a lot of country.
The MF9830NT is built around simplicity of design, low maintenance costs and germination of a wide variety of crops.
McKee's Garage is at 43 Simmie St, Elmore. For more information, visit: http://www.mckeesgarage.com.au/ or phone 5432 6007.
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