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Agricultural machinery

Soybean planting: does the choice of planter discs really affect the yield?

The choice and adjustment of planter discs are crucial in soybean planting. Understand their functions, how to choose them, when to replace them, and more.

03.12.2025 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Test drive

Exclusive test drive with the Crucianelli Plantor 2450 seeder.

With options ranging from 24 to 32 rows, the Plantor, from Crucianelli, arrives in Brazil with a design full of modern systems and advanced technology, focused on producers seeking precision in seeding.

01.12.2025 | 10:41 (UTC -3)

Agricultural machinery

Seeder or planter: tips for choosing the ideal agricultural machine

Understand the difference between a seeder and a planter. Check out tips for choosing the ideal agricultural machine for your crop

26.02.2025 | 09:56 (UTC -3)

Agricultural machinery

Method improves seed distribution analysis

By Marcelo Chan Fu Wei and José Paulo Molin, from Esalq/USP

18.02.2025 | 14:46 (UTC -3)

Rampflow

Advances in seeders boost corn cultivation

By Luan Solér Francischinelli and Paulo Roberto Arbex Silva, from Unesp

02.01.2025 | 16:54 (UTC -3)

Seeders

Seeders: pneumatic or mechanical?

By Lavinia Vieira de Brito, Eduardo Donizete S. Madeira, Antonio Tassio Santana Ormond and Evandro Freire Lemos, UEMG Passos

23.11.2024 | 05:59 (UTC -3)

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Planter: how to maximize performance in grain planting

Learn how to choose the best planter for your crop. Check out the planting solutions and the advantages of Stara agricultural machines

15.10.2024 | 17:35 (UTC -3)

Seeders

Soybean sowing quality

The sowing process is subject to the interference of several factors, from the correct choice of seed to the mechanisms responsible for its dosage and deposition.

19.06.2023 | 16:29 (UTC -3)

Seeders

Performance of the tractor and seeder together

The sowing process must provide optimal conditions for its development, taking into account all the parameters that may vary according to the tractor-seeder set and its specific settings.

15.06.2023 | 15:55 (UTC -3)

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Importance of correct seeding adjustment

Poor adjustment of the seeder, even with errors that seem small, can be the key between profit and loss at the end of the harvest.

29.05.2023 | 17:06 (UTC -3)

Seeders

Impacts of seeding speed

Increasing the seeding speed can be an alternative to increase the operational capacity of the seeder tractor set. However, a study shows that this practice greatly reduces the profitability obtained per hectare

17.05.2023 | 15:27 (UTC -3)

Cultivate Videos

Horsch Maestro Kompass Fertilizer Seeder Test Drive

The Maestro Kompass 16.50 is a seeder-fertilizer that combines technology from the larger models designed by HORSCH in Germany, with specific solutions for direct planting conditions in Brazil

22.07.2022 | 10:52 (UTC -3)

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We tested the Maestro Duo 36.50 seeder-fertilizer, from HORSCH

We tested the Maestro Duo 36.50, the HORSCH seeder-fertilizer that features an innovative planting bar design, great seed and fertilizer autonomy and a transport width of 3.10 meters.

24.06.2022 | 14:24 (UTC -3)

Cultivate Videos

Tatu Marchesan USAP 3200 Seeder Test Drive

With a robust mechanical construction and equipped with solutions designed to optimize transport and provide autonomy during operations, the USAP 3200 also stands out for the quality presented during seed distribution.

22.11.2021 | 16:46 (UTC -3)

Cultivate Videos

Horsch Evo CS Fertilizer Technical Data Sheet

Horsch Evo CS fertilizer machine, multitasking, allows three operations to be carried out in one pass: applying fertilizers, decompacting and sowing cover crops

25.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cultivate Videos

Horsch Maestro Evolution 36.50 Seeder Test Drive

With a unique design, the Maestro Evolution 36.50 seeder, from Horsch, surprises with the precision of its dosing systems and the technology used in each element of the seed deposition lines.

24.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeders

How to improve the quality of seed distribution

Study highlights the need to monitor the operation to identify sources of variability intrinsic to the process

13.11.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Soybean

Influence of speed on sowing

Test to evaluate the influence of speed on soybean sowing shows that it is possible to work at higher speeds without losing efficiency

25.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

How to get maximum performance from pneumatic seeders

Air-assisted seeding systems for seed distribution require care and adjustments for maximum crop performance

03.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

How to avoid bushing in seeders

Simple project could be the solution to eliminate straw plugging between the planting rows of a no-till seeder

02.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeding

Soil decompression when sowing

Direct sowing using guillotine or machete at greater depth is a solution to urgently resolve soil decompression

26.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Evaluation of seed drill tips

Evaluation of types of furrowing rod tips shows the furrow profile of each one and the best solutions for each type of planting

23.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Main advantages of pneumatic seeders

A great advantage of pneumatic seeders is the ability to precisely distribute the seeds in the planting line

10.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeding

Strategies for good seeding density

When planting winter crops, it is necessary to prepare and adjust seeders taking into account the importance of sowing density.

08.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

How to get better performance from seeders

Furrowing disc is fundamental in the efficient distribution of seeds and its correct choice must analyze the conditions of each situation

29.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeders

Seeder maintenance

Machines with up-to-date and well-regulated maintenance allow correct seed density at planting time

23.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeders

How to minimize errors in the planting operation

Periodic Inspection of Seeders Project follows the same path followed by the sprayers project with the aim of eliminating or minimizing errors in planting

17.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Right machine speed for good seeding

In mechanized sowing, several factors affect the establishment of the plant stand and productivity; the operating speed of the machine in the field is one of them

13.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)