THE RESULTS The PUDAMA system ensures the reduction of at least 25% of fertiliser compared with the continuous application of fertiliser - whilst maintaining 100% yield of silage and corn maize. Researches show that roots can only reach and effectively utilize fertilizer within a 5 cm radius during the juvenile phase. With technology such as the Kverneland Optima TFprofi SX PUDAMA precision drill, farmers can save a lot by reducing fertiliser, transport and work costs. For example, if a farmer with 500ha of maize uses 200kg/ha DAP 18-46 in the conventional way, he would save 50kg/ha of fertiliser with the PUDAMA system. This means a saving of 12,500€ * for 500ha. Root growth starts directly in the direction of the starter fertiliser. No energy is wasted. Strong plants, especially in the sensitive youth stadium,with strong roots ensure that the plant is more resistant even under extreme conditions such as prolonged drought. ( * Source: index mundi: Price DAP 500€/t Apr. 2024)
Relative yield silage (close row sowing 37.5cm)
Relative yield corn (Standard sowing 75cm)
120
120
104 108
106
100
100
101 103
100 103
97
97 100
96
93
80
80
60
60
40
40
20
20
0
0
% Fertiliser variants
% Fertiliser variants
Source: M. Bouten
KVERNELAND PUDAMA
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