1895 Separate Fertilizer Placement Air Drill applies seed and fertilizer in no-till, single pass
John Deere now offers the 1895 Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP) Air Drill, which is designed to simultaneously apply seed and fertilizer with a single pass, no-till operation. This tool allows seed and fertilizer to be placed in separate furrows with minimal soil and residue disturbance. Because the seed and fertilizer are physically separated, high volumes of nitrogen may be applied without affecting seed germination. Users also save time, labor and fuel costs, and tractor wear by applying seed and fertilizer in a single pass eliminating a separate fertilizer application operation. The ability to function in no-till conditions provides the added advantage of moisture and residue conservation - a big benefit in dry climates. The 1895 SFP tool utilizes John Deere's patented active hydraulic downpressure system for consistent penetration and is compatible with the 1910 Commodity Air Cart.

John Deere Seeding Group, Moline, Illinois, USA; 309-765-8000, http://seeding.johndeere.com