Chafer QuickStart

Liquid fertilizer band sprayer for oilseed rape establishment

Chafer QuickStart applies a precise band of liquid fertilizer in front of the subsoiler leg or tine when establishing oilseed rape in bands behind a cultivator. Applying fertilizer in narrow bands places nutrients in the area where they are needed most and encourages strong tap root development. The system also allows growers to significantly reduce fertiliser rates and to comply with NVZ regulations. Avoiding feeding the weeds between the rows will also reduce competition for nutrients and therefore potentially cut back on herbicide use. Read more in the latest Chafer Newsletter, with comment from Masstock Arable’s Northern Technical Development Manager, Philip Marr.

Benefits

- Fertilizer is placed in narrow bands where plant is growing therefore allowing grower to significantly reduces fertilizer rates.
- Helps development of tap root essential for strong plant development
- Aids compliance with NVZ regulations
- Doesn’t feed weed population between rows
- Combines two operations in one pass saving fuel and labour

Tank Options

1000l fibreglass front mounted
1000l fibreglass front mounted c/w mounting points for front weight
1000l fibreglass sandwich frame mounted for trailed cultivators
1000, 1500 or 2000l stainless steel front mounted

Plumbing

Hydraulically driven centrifugal pump
Tank contents gauge
Electrically controlled spray on/off valve
In cab switch box
Pressure filter
Pressure gauge
Direct tank filling port
Pump filling port

Pressure Control Options

Manual pressure control
TeeJet 844 automatic ground speed related application rate control c/w GPS speed sensor

Nozzle Options

Single outlet Chafer Banding nozzle
2 port Chafer Dribble bar

Chafer “QuickStart” Liquid Fertilizer Band Sprayers