GPS LAND LEVELLING / FORMING
INTRODUCTION
As long as farmers have been around they have been plagued by uneven terrain causing uneven crops for a variety of reasons. As a result there have been numerous ingenious implements and systems designed and used over the years, with varying results, to level fields.
As long as farmers have been around they have been plagued by uneven terrain causing uneven crops for a variety of reasons. As a result there have been numerous ingenious implements and systems designed and used over the years, with varying results, to level fields.
Crop prior to Levelling
Various factors determine the best way to carry out levelling operations. All of the below should be considered when deciding how best to level your fields.
Existing topography, irrigation type, soil type, soil depth, crop type, type of machinery used infield and of-course, the cost.
Existing topography, irrigation type, soil type, soil depth, crop type, type of machinery used infield and of-course, the cost.
Land after Levelling
At Jacaranda we use the Trimble AgGPS® FieldLevel automated solution that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to accurately survey your land, design a suitable lay-out and carry out the levelling operation as accurately and cost efficiently as possible.
Crop after Levelling
BENEFITS OF LAND FORMING / LEVELlING
Mechanical Operations
• Improved land preparation.
Consistent depth of ground engaging equipment resulting in the best soil conditions possible.
• Improved fertilizer application
A smooth operating environment allows your applicator to place fertilizer exactly where you want it, consistently.
• Improved seeding
Allows more consistent placement, depth and setting of seed in the seedbed resulting in a more even crop and a greater germination percentage
• Improved cultivation and chemical applications
Greatly reduced swaying and rocking of implements results in smoother, faster and more accurate operations.
All of the above will give you a more even crop with the best chance possible of achieving its full potential as efficiently as possible.
Consistent depth of ground engaging equipment resulting in the best soil conditions possible.
• Improved fertilizer application
A smooth operating environment allows your applicator to place fertilizer exactly where you want it, consistently.
• Improved seeding
Allows more consistent placement, depth and setting of seed in the seedbed resulting in a more even crop and a greater germination percentage
• Improved cultivation and chemical applications
Greatly reduced swaying and rocking of implements results in smoother, faster and more accurate operations.
All of the above will give you a more even crop with the best chance possible of achieving its full potential as efficiently as possible.
A level operating environment greatly enhances your harvesting operations allowing you to leave less of the crop in the field, harvest your crop more cheaply and to do it all faster.
• More consistent crop height and maturity
• Smooth, obstacle free ground conditions
Your harvester is able to cut closer to the ground thereby reducing stubble and enhancing its ability to pick up lodged crops. Harvester is also able to operate faster as there are less obstacles to look out for and avoid.
• Automated guidance
The obstacle free environment allows you the option to fit automated guidance to your harvesters to increase efficiency of the operation.
Irrigation and drainage
Irrigation systems are one of your highest capital investment costs and to run a successful operation you need to reap the greatest possible rewards from them.
• More uniform penetration of water throughout the field from rain or irrigation due to the elimination of run-off from steeper areas to lower and less steep areas.
• No ponding makes for a more even crop with no bald patches due to water-logging and the obvious benefits to infield mechanised operations.
• Less downtime due to pivots getting stuck in mud-holes and reduced costs in wheel track maintenance.
• Reduced erosion and crop damage from storm water run-off channeling into streams in the field.
• More consistent crop height and maturity
• Smooth, obstacle free ground conditions
Your harvester is able to cut closer to the ground thereby reducing stubble and enhancing its ability to pick up lodged crops. Harvester is also able to operate faster as there are less obstacles to look out for and avoid.
• Automated guidance
The obstacle free environment allows you the option to fit automated guidance to your harvesters to increase efficiency of the operation.
Irrigation and drainage
Irrigation systems are one of your highest capital investment costs and to run a successful operation you need to reap the greatest possible rewards from them.
• More uniform penetration of water throughout the field from rain or irrigation due to the elimination of run-off from steeper areas to lower and less steep areas.
• No ponding makes for a more even crop with no bald patches due to water-logging and the obvious benefits to infield mechanised operations.
• Less downtime due to pivots getting stuck in mud-holes and reduced costs in wheel track maintenance.
• Reduced erosion and crop damage from storm water run-off channeling into streams in the field.
