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Exciting new technology
From emerging to mega
Cost effective and very efficient
Backsaver Farming Equipment focuses on building farming equip-
ment for small scale farmers and selling them at affordable prices.
The single shot fertiliser applicator takes the back-breaking labour
out of applying top dressing fertiliser while getting the quantity
right at the same time. It holds 7 kg which is enough to do 1 400 top
dressing applications of 5 g each.
The device is calibrated to distribute 2,5 g or 5 g depending on the
crop requirement. Where basal fertiliser is used, this invention also
replaces the bottle top method where fertiliser is usually measured
in a bottle top to ensure even distribution. With this applicator the
fertiliser is placed into the hole with the applicator one shot at a time.
Backsaver Farming Equipment also distributes planters that are light
enough to be drawn by two men and even hand maize precision
planters which ensure that maize is planted at the same depth and
distance.
It’s time to harvest smarter
Whatever the conditions (or the operator) the new John Deere
S700 combine promises consistent grain quality. The Combine
Advisor
TM
Package with ActiveVision
TM
cameras ensure 5%
more grain quality and 5% less loss. With the ActiveYield
TM
technology automatic calibrations occur all day long which saves
time and labour, leading to accurate yield data. John Deere’s Opera-
tions Centres ensure that data can be turned into information that
will make next year’s harvest even better.
The premium cab not only offers excellent visibility, but every-
thing you need to easily control the combine is at your fingertips.
A new state-of-the-art CommandCenter™ and a designed Com-
mandARM, along with the new 4600 Display, deliver a host of other
shared smart features. The 700C maize heads are equipped with
RowMax to deliver up to a 50% improvement in wear life of the
row unit chains and sprockets.
Furthermore, the digital cameras located in the clean grain and tail-
ings elevators constantly measure the quantity of broken kernels
and dirt, making immediate adjustments to maintain the pre-set
levels with no operator input required.
7: Michris Janse van Rensburg shows off one of his latest
inventions, a single shot fertiliser applicator.
8: The smartest combine harvester, John Deere’s S700-series.
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where metal moves on metal, including the
slide gates.
Check any gearboxes present for gear-oil
levels. Replace it periodically according
to the manual’s recommendations. Oil all
chains and grease all grease points to make
sure the system is ready for use.
Check roof vents
Another mechanical item often overlooked
is the roof vents. Make sure they are clean
and open. One-tenth of cfm per bushel is
a perfectly adequate aeration level, but
lately there are higher rates in use with
cooling bins or low-temp drying bins.
The more air that moves, the more impor-
tant vents become. Vents that have a small
screen opening where debris can accumu-
late, can get completely blocked in less than
a year.
This can greatly reduce the airflow and po-
tentially lead to a damaged roof if too much
pressure builds up under the roof.
Be safe while doing this cleaning. Proper
fall-prevention equipment should be used.
Great care for your safety is a priority any
time when you are on a bin roof or in the
air anywhere in your grain system.
GSI your complete grain storage and
handling solution.
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