Why I Bought A CX-6 SMART Seeder.

[buzz]

I am happy to see some research going into new seeding technology. My father always told me a mistake at seeding time is your biggest mistake. I expect a lot of folks will be watching the first few these units to see if they actually can make a difference like this photo of the crop side by sides in our western Canadian crop conditions.

[bucket]

This year I seen fields ....one seeded with Massey 360 discers ....the other seeded with a 750k bourgault.....doubt there was a yield difference....


Pretty sure the guy with discers could afford to be a few bushels behind and still be money ahead....

[dak7]

Good point on the economics of new machinery over older equipment that is operated with skill and experience.

[blackpowder]

Obviously paid for is best.
Maybe this guy paid for his. No gun to anyones head.
In 30 years when a new drill has its lineage from a planter style. I'd be running a 10-15 year old.
Have a neighbor who seeds like 1982. Works fine if he does his job. No, he doesnt need highest yield. Fert bill half too.
But not because his seeding tool is the cheapest per acre. But because his other fixed costs including living are zero as farming a hobby for him.
Your successors better have a 100k off farm career.
When the next great depression arrives we'll adapt then.
I hate my 5710 and cant afford to buy better.
But that doesnt stop the future from looking very interesting.
Next trend smaller automated units?

The comment about more tillage required is a good point. Already moving that way already until big dry comes back.

[macdon02]

Now that interest rates are climbing, what's the feasibility on a $750k seeding tool at 8-10% interest rates? I'm wondering if we don't go into a cool down cycle in the latest and greatest tech. Yes there's efficiency but not enough to compensate without zirp.

[blackpowder]

Agreed. Quite possible we are at platuea for a while. Most of todays new a tweaking not a new tech.
Falling off of demand for new wont make it cheaper though. Just creates a future demand surge.

[AgrivilleAdmin]

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