The new Westfield Storm Seed Treater is designed to take the guesswork out of seed treatment.
The Storm (seed treatment optimised rate metering) is the latest innovation in seed treatment equipment, delivery precision application in a convenient and simple use package for on farm treating that you control, according to a Westfield spokesman.
It is designed for large farmers and seed re-sellers who want to treat seed quickly, effectively and very accurately - a semi load of seed can be treated in approximately 30 minutes.
The specially designed integrated mixing auger ensures consistent seed coverage and minimises damage to the seed.
It will apply two different seed treatments simultaneously, quickly and very accurately.
High volumes of chickpea, wheat or barley can be treated when you want it, in one simple step.
This highly portable, self propelled unit allows seed to be treated in a completely enclosed system, reducing exposure and mess.
The Storm consists of a Westfield 10 inch by 41 foot auger with a cleated conveyor belt at the intake.
This very accurately measures the grain into the slow turning auger.
The peristaltic pumps then precisely meter the treatment via spray nozzles at the base of the auger to match seed flow rates - up to 815 kilograms of seed per minute can be accurately treated.
The electronic controls system comes pre-programmed for Bayer Crop science products.
It also has the ability to store 10 other treatment products such as liquid inoculants and seed nutrition.
"This machine allows farmers with large areas of chickpeas or cereal crops to plant to very easily and accurately inoculate and treat big volumes of seed very quickly with a minimum of fuss," A Westfield spokesman said.
"It is also suitable for seed dealers and re-sellers to precisely treat seed when a custom blend of treatments needs to be quickly completed.
"Therefore you only treat the seed you need eliminating wastage in years of variable demand.
"These machines are available now for this winter planting."
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