Better penetration for better tilth and fuller pastures

Teage Engineering from New Zealand manufacture a range of narrow point direct drill seeders that perform in the rugged conditions of their home country, making them a perfect fit for Australian farms.

“Taege’s seeder design is unique, with tungsten points mounted to vibrating ‘S’ tines that are set on a specific angle to ensure the tine buries itself in the ground,” Derek Genoni, managing director of Australian distributor Gendore Group explained. 

“The tine goes up and down over contours independently of the frame, jumping rocks and following banks and hollows in a way that other tine drills simply can’t achieve. 

“It cuts through trash and hard compacted ground to plant the seed at a consistent depth, creating the perfect seed bed for superior germination and moisture retention.”

Designed primarily for pasture renovation, the seeders can also sow cereal crops, handling rates from 600 g/ha for fine seed up to 200 kg/ha with fertiliser. 

Trailed models are available in 3m and 3.6m widths with the ‘S’ tines spaced 121mm apart in four rows with large clearance between them to ensure exceptional trash clearance. 

“An advanced yet simple electronic calibration system coupled with a gentle double sponge roller metering system gives precise application of very low and very high seeding and fertilizer rates,” he continued. 

“The major advantage is its ability to change rates on the run without leaving the tractor seat; a huge advantage when seeding over differing soil types.”

Mr Genoni said working speed over the paddock could be up to 25 per cent faster with a Taege.

“You can only do that with a machine that follows the contours,” he said.

“It is an exceptionally good product, designed to deliver superior performance in all conditions.”

For more information, please get in touch to find your nearest dealer.