Precision agriculture gives farmers demonstrable input savings and maximizes the productive potential of each area. With this in mind, the PRIME pneumatic precision seed drill was developed with technologies that give farmers increased yield. The PRIME pneumatic precision seed drill can be optionally configured with row-by-row section control, an option that controls the transmission of each seed row individually, reducing or eliminating the overlaps that are common at ends and borders. In this system, the rotation of the PRIME’s pneumatic metering unit is interrupted by means of an electric clutch, providing seed savings and a significant increase in yield. Another technology to help the farmer which is available in the PRIME is the variable-rate for seed and fertilizer. This technique delivers inputs according to the specific needs of each crop through application maps, not working with averages like conventional agriculture. Both systems are controlled via the ISOBUS platform: a technology that facilitates connectivity with all tractors on the market and eliminates the need for additional monitors in the cab. With the ISOBUS system, the operator monitors and controls the PRIME pneumatic precision seed drill in the same operating system as the tractor.

The transmission of the seed row is a key item in ensuring distribution quality. Conventional systems with chains and gears or drive shafts do not deliver enough precision to ensure perfect singulation, because they have excessive gaps that compromise spacing between seeds. Unlike these, the PRIME pneumatic precision seed drill has a flexible shaft in the transmission of rows that dispenses with the need for chains and drive shafts. This innovative system is sealed, requiring no lubrication and no type of maintenance. It is a robust and high performance assembly, developed exclusively for the pneumatic metering unit, which guarantees precise and safe transmission, favoring a high quality plant stand and increased productivity for the farmer.