Väderstad SeedEye eliminates sowing guesswork
Automatic seeding control system delivers exact number of seeds per square metre, regardless of ground speed, according to VäderstadVäderstad’s unique SeedEye system comprises sensors mounted on each seed tube, a ground radar mounted on the seeder and an iPad-based control system.
The tech has been designed to be used with Väderstad’s Rapid drills.
CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager for Väderstad, Murray Tuck, said the system provides precise and reliable control of seeding operations in real time.
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“With SeedEye, you simply nominate your seeding rate in terms of plants per square metre after adjustment for germination rate or potential field losses,” he said.
“Sensors record the number of seeds passing through each individual seed tube.
“The controller then automatically adjusts the seeding rates based on the operating speed, as measured by the on-board radar, to maintain the selected seed rate.”
With the SeedEye, there is no need for operators to do any seed weighing and calibration, Tuck said.
“By measuring seeds delivered per square metre, the seeding result is no longer affected by variations in different seed types or inaccurate calibration,” he said.
“If your target seeding rate is say, 303 seeds per square metre, SeedEye will deliver this, no matter what.
“With traditional systems, even small deviations in manual calculations of grain weight or variation between seed batches can result in significantly different sowing rates.
“Even better, there is no need for calibration, which maximises your time in the field.”
SeedEye is operated using an iPad-based control system, Väderstad E-Control.
“The operator has complete control of exactly how many seeds are being planted on a square metre basis rather than a kg/ha basis,” Tuck said.
“Variable application and sectional shut-off are also possible using the ISOBUS Task Controller.
“This is not technology for technology’s sake – an accurate sowing rate helps to produce a uniform crop for optimal results.”
SeedEye can also be used to monitor fertiliser application and blockages in either the seed or fertiliser tubes, Väderstad added.
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