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Hart Field-Site Group. 30 years of research and demonstration. Hart Field-Site Group Inc. Harrington Seed Destructor (HSD) Project. On farm demonstration with JD9650STS and trailed HSD Cage Mill destroys 90-95% weed seeds in chaff fraction
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Hart Field-Site Group 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc Harrington Seed Destructor (HSD) Project • On farm demonstration with JD9650STS and trailed HSD • Cage Mill destroys 90-95% weed seeds in chaff fraction • Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) and GRDC project • Demonstrated on 15 farms for 1-2 days 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc Some of the issues • Finding a suitable driver • Machines are not reliable!!!! • HSD had air intake issues • Harvest too quick (fine weather) 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc Outcomes HSD to control seeds returning to seedbank Not really noticeable when driving or emptying Deals with seeds without need to burn chaff heaps/windrows New design within header is ideal 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Inc 30 years of research and demonstration
Hart Field-Site Group Presented by Justin Wundke, Vice President, Hart Field-Site Group