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Details of the project EPI

Innovative technical solutions used in a seeder for overseeding grasslands to improve the quantity and quality of feed for ruminants and protect soils, waters and climate

10-02-2021 do 30-11-2022

987 888,12

EFRROW; national public funds; own funds

http://bazydrill.lodr.konskowola.pl

The objective of the operation is to improve the efficiency of grassland overdrilling as well as improve the quality and amount of livestock fodder by means of new technological solutions in a seed drill, and use of herb species in seed mixes (alongside grasses and legumes). Soil, water and climate protection is a corollary objective. The key tasks to be carried out, and the expected results: 1) building the prototype of an improved seed drill equipped with an innovative coulter system with adjusted seeding depth (better conditions for seed germination and seedling emergence and growth, a device for combing out dead plant parts (the so-called soil opening), a seed mixer and fertiliser box (simultaneous seeding and fertilisation), and a GPS device for traction control during the deeding. 2) Carrying out the overdrilling (introduction of seeds into the sward by means of the seed drill mentioned above, without the need for full cultivation) at 6 locations, in 2 soil types, and on 3 dates

Improved efficiency of grassland overdrilling, smaller seed and fertiliser loss, smaller soil humidity loss, fuel savinga, increased productivity, and smaller labour input. When completed, the overdrilling will improve the quality and quantity of fodder, reduce ammonia emissions and nitrogen loss (including nitrate pollution of water), ensure a better protection of soils against excessive mineralisation, and reduce organic carbon loss

agricultural production system