Precision agriculture is gaining more importance with the focus on increasingly shifting to the individual plant. This also includes the preciseness of the seed placement and exact fertiliser application. In order to reach a high degree of precision seeding, Amazone introduces MultiFunctions with MultiBin, MultiMap, MultiSwitch and MultiBoom.
High outputs, fast working speeds and comfortable machine operation are of fundamental importance in this respect. These challenges have already been met by the Amazone Precea precision air seeder. However, the technology is not the only basis for optimum sowing precision. Only the interaction with a coordinated electronic control system ensures that perfect precision.
MultiFunctions from Amazone offer the operator a wide range of advantages and additional benefits in the sphere of precision agriculture. They result from the perfect interaction between the Precea precision air seeder and the AmaTron 4 ISOBUS terminal. Amazone’s “More than ISOBUS” electronics solutions are the key to enabling the Precea to reach its full potential and become a precision seeding all-rounder.
MultiBin – flexible application of different materials
The application of more than one product during planting has become commonplace. The use of several hoppers enables you to apply not only seed but also fertiliser and/or micro-granules at the same time and in the same pass. For example, the Precea-CC used in conjunction with the Micro plus micro-granular applicator enables up to 3 different media to be applied simultaneously and independently of each other at various placement depths. Seed, fertiliser and micro-granules can therefore be flexibly combined. This saves on passes and increases fertiliser efficiency through the use of a starter fertiliser as well as leaving concentrated deposits of fertiliser alongside the seed.
MultiBin – multi-chamber system on the Precea-TCC allows the simultaneous
application of 1) seed, 2) fertiliser and 3) micro-granules in one pass
MultiMap – part-area, site-specific application for any material
Since the soil conditions, water availability, and therefore also the yield potential can sometimes vary greatly within a field, it makes sense to tailor seed and fertiliser rates to match these conditions. MultiMap enables the media to be controlled independently of each other via application maps and applied on a part-area, site-specific basis. This allows the environmentally-friendly and efficient use of inputs, via which the natural yield potential can be exploited. The AmaTron 4 ISOBUS terminal enables the simultaneous processing of up to 4 application maps.
MultiMap – efficient use of inputs adapted to local conditions via the part-area, site-specific application of any material.
The AmaTron 4 terminal can control up to 4 application maps simultaneously
MultiSwitch – individual row shut-off for any material
Precise switch-on and switch-off of the sowing units is very important in order to avoid over- or under-sowing in critical areas such as on the headland. Individual row shut-off for the seed provides exact placement. Each row is controlled individually and automatically. On the one hand, this saves seed, as fewer overlaps occur, and on the other hand, gaps where weeds can spread are prevented.
In addition, Amazone offers individual row shut-off for fertiliser. This provides advantages, particularly on odd-shaped headlands and in field corners. Double fertiliser application is prevented, with the result that the plants can grow and ripen uniformly. The extremely precise fertiliser application effectively reduces application rates. This saves money and helps protect the environment.
MultiSwitch – the AmaTron 4 ISOBUS terminal enables individual row shut-off
on the Precea for seed and fertiliser with the GPS-Switch terminal licence.
MultiBoom – individual switching points for any material
The Precea can be used to apply 2 or 3 media simultaneously via different metering units located at separate points. Since the fertiliser coulter always runs in front of the sowing unit, the two metering units are automatically switched on and off at staggered intervals via MultiBoom with the “GPS Switch pro” terminal licence. Overlaps or gaps on the headland are thereby prevented. If a micro-granular applicator is used, it can also be controlled on a time basis. MultiBoom ensures those very precise switching points across the field and uniform plant growth on the headlands.
MultiBoom – each material being applied has an individual, precise switching point on entering the headland.
The time-delayed switching of the part-width sections is visually displayed on the AmaTron 4 (only for fertiliser and seed here).
