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Kverneland GEOFORCE

    Master the Challenges in Precision Seeding

    Intelligent Farming Solutions for an even Sowing Depth

    Placing the seeds at a defined and consistent depth horizon is one of the most critical factors in precision seeding.  

    Due to varying soil conditions and working speeds, the force required to maintain a defined working depth will vary. Kverneland GEOFORCE is the automatically steered constant depth guidance on the go, independent from changing soil conditions, residues, weather and working speed. Perfectly precise seed placement at an even sowing depth is the pre-requisite for optimal field emergence, good harvest conditions, resulting in higher yields and best corn quality.

    Kverneland GEOFORCE is available for all Kverneland Optima models with SX high speed sowing units.

     

     

      

    The importance and benefits of an even sowing depth

    for high yields

    Kverneland - GEOFORCE Scheme Graphic
    • Uniform seed emergence & stronger crop population
      Consistent seed placement ensures uniform seed emergence as the basis for a healthy crop and high yields. 
       
    • High quality crops and efficient harvesting 
      A uniform field emergence facilitates the harvesting process as it is the basis for uniform crop ripening and crop quality.
       
    • Reduced weed pressure
      Uniform germination and an even field emergence promote faster leaf coverage, reducing weed pressure. Less chemicals or mechanical weeding passes are required. 
       
    • Fewer losses
      Maintaining an even seed horizon reduces the risk of gaps caused by too deep seed placement or bird damages due to seeds left on the soil surface.

    Automatically increasing or releasing the downforce load of the individual Optima SX sowing units

    GEOFORCE automatically increases or releases downforce for each individual sowing row, adapting in real time to ensure optimal seed placement. Especially smaller seeds like rape which are placed at a shallower sowing depth benefit from the release option of GEOFORCE which, in very light soil conditions, supports the row to reduce the pressure of the dead weight of the sowing unit.
     

    In addition, the bulldozing effect or formation of dams in very light soil conditions are prevented. This will reduce wear extending the maintenance cycles and lifetime of the coulters and wearing parts.

    Kverneland - Constantin Homan - Product Manager, precision seeding

    “GEOFORCE takes the guesswork out of precision sowing,” says Constantin Homann, Strategic Product Manager Precision Planter at Kverneland Group. “It improves efficiency and reduces operator workload. Accurate seed placement at an even sowing depth especially for smaller seeds like rape seed will ensure an even germination, field emergence and crop development for high yields.”

    Constantin Homan Strategic Product Manager Precision Drills

    The principle of Kverneland GEOFORCE system

    How to keep the balance?

    Varying conditions are challenging as light soil requires less pressure to penetrate the soil by the cutting discs than heavier soils. The weight of the sowing unit is either not enough or already too heavy. 

    The target is to ensure even depth control for precise seed placement in various soil conditions and working speeds by maintaining a constant contact force with a consistent weight on the gauge wheel. Sensor technology converts this information and a double-acting hydraulic cylinder in the parallelogram adjusts the oil pressure to guide the sowing row to an even depth. Each sowing unit is individually monitored and automatically regulated on the go. With the GEOFORCE system, all rows keep up the same sowing depth, also those running in more compacted areas like tractor tracks.

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    The advantages of the Kverneland GEOFORCE System

    More comfort, lower costs, higher yields

    The Kverneland GEOFORCE reduces operator's workload, monitors and improves the quality of sowing. It ensures an even seed placement and plant development. This will decrease farm production costs and lead to a higher and better-quality yield.

     

    Put performance in focus: Kverneland GEOFORCE explained

    Kverneland GEOFORCE offers on-the-go automatic pressure control for an even sowing depth in precision seeding. With GEOFORCE, each individual Optima sowing unit is automatically pressurized, adjusting to changing soil conditions or forward speeds. The automatic, constant pressure control ensures optimal seed placement at an even seed horizon which results in uniform seed germination and field emergence.

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