Introduction and Project Overview
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NO TILL DRILLING ON THE FARM....What you need to know!
What happens here
The presenter, Josh from Stoney Ridge Farmer, introduces the day's farm tasks: drilling grass seed and spreading lime. He showcases the main equipment, a Haybuster 107C seed drill, and mentions the types of seeds to be used, including fescue grass, timothy grass, clover, and tillage radish. He also briefly explains the use of lime to adjust soil pH and highlights the importance of improving soil health for the farm.
Goal: Understand the project's scope and main objectives for fall farm work.
Tools and materials
- Haybuster 107C Seed Drill Haybuster — Direct seeding various types of grass and clover
- John Deere 5065 Tractor John Deere — Pulling the seed drill for seed application
- Kubota Utility Vehicle Kubota — Transporting bags of seed and lime across the farm
- Annual Ryegrass Seed — Erosion control on hillsides
- Clover Seed — Nitrogen fixation in the soil
- Fescue Grass Seed — Establishing base pasture grass
- Tillage Radish Seed — Breaking up compacted soil and providing nutrients
- Timothy Grass Seed — Enhancing forage quality