John Deere ramps up planter performance in 2027 range

John Deere has announced multiple enhancements to its 2027 planter range to help farmers meet key agronomic standards, including uniform crop spacing and emergence, correct seed population and optimal nutrient availability.

Advancements have focussed on furrow application and depth, residue management, uptime and logistics.

The 2027 planters will have a dual fertiliser system as an ex-factory option to provide optimum nutrients during a plant’s critical growth stage. The setup includes John Deere’s in-furrow application and high-value fertiliser off to the side.

Another update is a new agitation system that keeps certain chemicals suspended and separated in the tank to ensure even product coverage.

An auxiliary tank option enables the use of high-value micronutrients, biologicals, fungicides and insecticides.

Also new in 2027 is an electric depth control and a furrow system that features three in-furrow cameras mounted on the planter that provide real-time sectional views as well as depth measurement readings, residue detection filter and additional quality map layers in the John Deere Operations Center.

A related downforce automation function makes it easier to create the best furrow by assessing ground contact, soil resistance and furrow health to calculate the correct amount of applied downforce.

“Agronomic success at planting is a critical factor for farmers as their entire season depends on it, and with increased input and seed costs, it’s important to do everything possible to ensure the crop gets off to the best start possible," John Deere Production and Precision Ag Marketing Manager, Royce Bell, said.

“We know that uniform emergence can improve crop management and yield potential, and it all starts with placing seed in the right place at the right time. The new planter enhancements facilitate this.”