Embracing new technology is an exciting journey and learning to work with it can take a little time.
Our customers are discovering how to make the most of their FarmDroid FD20 by fine-tuning robots’ settings and experimenting with off-season tasks. Many use their FarmDroids during the autumn season, sowing winter seeds around August and September.
FarmDroid isn’t just for spring and summer—it’s a versatile year-round asset for more than 50 crops. The high precision seeding system caters to multiple ways to seed and can do single seeding, portion seeding and line seeding. Most of our customers choose to sow winter rapeseed, while others try winter onions. There are other possibilities, too.
Why sow winter crops with FarmDroid?
Firstly, it’s an excellent way for new users to get familiar with their robot during the “off-season”, so they are well-prepared for the main season in the spring. Plus, using your FarmDroid year-round maximizes your investment.
Winter crops also bring significant benefits to the soil
Autumn-sown plants capture nutrients, preventing them from leaching away. As they decompose, these nutrients are released, boosting the next crop’s growth. For example, sowing winter rapeseed can increase the yield of the following grain crop by about 10%. These crops also enhance the soil’s carbon content, improve its structure, boost water retention, and support biological activity. Additionally, covering the ground in autumn and winter reduces erosion from wind and water, benefiting the entire ecosystem. The lightweight nature of the FarmDroid prevents soil compaction compared to traditional farming machines which further secures a healthier soil.
Customers who go the extra mile to use their FarmDroids to their fullest potential reaps all the benefits mentioned in this article.
How would you use your FarmDroid in the fall? Contact us to hear what is possible to grow with FarmDroid FD20 and how it can help you.