Hart Field-Site Group

30 years of research and demonstration

Hart Field-Site Group Inc

30 years of research and demonstration

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

Hart Field-Site Group Inc

30 years of research and demonstration

Hart Field-Site Group Inc

30 years of research and demonstration

Some of the issues

• Finding a suitable driver

• Machines are not reliable!!!!

• HSD had air intake issues

• Harvest too quick (fine weather)

Hart Field-Site Group Inc

30 years of research and demonstration

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

Hart Field-Site Group Inc

30 years of research and demonstration

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Hart Field-Site Group

Presented by Justin Wundke, Vice President, Hart Field-Site Group